Are the tactics in Sci-Fi movies unimaginable? Does the pop culture inspire the front-end science, or vice versa? Today, human brain can control computer cursors and manipulate directions of wheelchairs. Conversely, a machine can feed data into human brain to enhance its performance. This course introduces brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) as a communication channel in the context of gaming industry
, patient care, sports enhancement, military field, and also daily routines. The students enrol in this course will be able to understand the basic working principles behind a brain-machine interface, gain hands-on experience on designing and/or operating a BMI device. Furthermore, the popular culture in shaping the public’s perception of science, the regulation involved in technology transfer, and the ethical consideration on brain-machine interaction will be addressed in class. It is an introductory course to promote the awareness of realizing BMI in this era.
