Mysteries of the Brain: Brain-Computer Interface

  • Published9 Sep 2015
  • Reviewed9 Sep 2015
  • Source National Science Foundation

Neuroengineer Rajesh Rao of the University of Washington is developing brain-computer interfaces, devices that can monitor and extract brain activity to enable a machine or computer to accomplish tasks, from playing video games to controlling a prosthetic arm.

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