Our research is dependent upon a variety of fields including psychology, psychophysiology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, electrical engineering, rehabilitation engineering, and neurology, to name a few. Initially, we test experimental procedures and manipulations in the laboratory. Procedures that yield the best results (in terms of speed and accuracy of communication) are then transla
ted to formats specifically designed for people with severe motor disabilities. These protocols are then tested with disabled individuals in the laboratory, in the home, and in the hospital environment. Our ultimate goal is to develop a BCI system that is robust and portable enough to meet the daily communication and social interaction needs of severely disabled individuals.
