Neural Interfaces

Davide Valeriani received his PhD from the University of Essex in 2017, with a thesis on collaborative brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). His main research interests are in the development of neural and wearable technologies to enhance human capabilities and improve human health. Dr. Valeriani has significantly contributed to the field of BCIs by authoring over 50 scientific publications and serving in the editorial board of several scientific journals. He is also a board member of the BCI Society, a leading international organization to promote research in brain-computer interfaces with members in over 24 countries, where he also served as the Young Talent Committee chair for their 10th annual meeting. Theresa Vaughan has over 30 years of experience developing and translating brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) for communication and control. In 2006, she co-founded the Center for Translational Neurological Research (CTNR), a partnership between the Wadsworth Center and the Helen Hayes Rehabilitation Hospital. Between 2011 and 2014, she coordinated the first translational studies to establish BCI’s ability to improve the lives of people with advanced ALS. In 2015, she co-founded the International BCI Society, where she currently serves as a board member. She continues her BCI research at the National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York.

• Section I: Introduction1. IntroductionSection II: Foundations2. A gentle introduction to the human brain3. Measuring brain activity: a primer4. Stimulating the brain: a primer5. Designing a research study with neural interfaces: a brief tutorial6. Signal processing for brain signals7. From signals to decisions in non-invasive neural technologies8. Neurofeedback and how to use it9. The Importance of Training BMI Skills10. How to build a brain-computer interface from begin to end Section III: Applications11. Harnessing Neuroergonomics: Integrating Wearable Neurotechnologies for Enhanced Human Performance and Experience12. Passive Brain-Computer Interfaces: Tracking Mental States for Neuroadaptive Technology13. Improving Decision Capabilities through Brain-Computer Interfaces14. Improving athletic performance15. How to use BCIs for rehabilitation16. Restoring communication with speech brain machine interfacesSection IV: Outlook17. Responsible Neural Technology Development: Ethical Issues and Challenges18. The regulatory landscape of brain-computer interfaces19. Building Neurotechnologies for Everyday Use: The Story of Neurable20. A roadmap for the next decades of BCI developments