University of Michigan Direct Brain Interface Lab
The UM-DBI Laboratory’s current work focuses on the development of electroencephalogram (EEG)-based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) into practical clinical tools for use by people with physical impairments. Barriers to clinical use include signal processing challenges, selection of tasks for BCI operation, interactions between BCIs and different conditions causing impairments, and technical support issues to troubleshoot in-home BCI use. UM-DBI Laboratory studies will address many of these areas.
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Jane E. Huggins, PhD
Current Research Funding
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can provide communication access for people with severe physical impairments who cannot reliably use speech or movement-based assistive technology. Across three funded projects, researchers are developing faster statistical learning methods to reduce calibration time and increase communication speed, while also testing AAC-BCI systems in real-world home and clinical settings. Together, this work supports the development of practical, reimbursable AAC-BCI solutions that integrate with high-efficiency communication technology to expand access and quality of life.
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