A review on the evolution of EEG-based Brain Computer Interfaces

Abstract

Brain-computer interfaces, or BCIs, are a new technology with a promising trajectory in the field of neuroscience and biomedical engineering. Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, epilepsy, spinal cord injuries and disorders of consciousness affect the nervous system and can impair motor control, communication, sensory function, or cognition. BCIs help restore or compensate for lost functions by enabling movement through prosthetics or restoring communication. Brain-computer interfaces hold the potential to improve patients’ quality of life and help them reclaim independence. BCIs can assist in symptom management such as reducing tremor in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Despite brain-computer interfaces still being in the early stages of development, they show great potential in transforming treatment for neurological disorders. Research on BCIs pushes the development of new and innovative medical devices that can transform the medical field and lead to more effective treatments for neurological disorders. The research also raises important questions about privacy, autonomy and ethics in biomedical innovation which is an impactful part of making sure new technology is developed responsibly.