BCIs: From Thought To Action
In recent history, the topic of neuromuscular disease has gained traction, as our technology advances to find means to treat issues such as paralysis. In this video, we tackle a specific technology: BCIs (Brain Computer Interfaces). We explain what they are, how they work, as well as their current applications through various examples. We then consider its future implications, and potential barriers before they are available to everyone.
This video was made by McMaster University students Kabir Gogia, Yasmin Ahmed, Leen Jundi, and Taha Khan in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program.
All audio and clips used in this video are copyright free.
This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for information about your health.
Copyright McMaster University 2025
#BCIS #paralysis #neuralink #neuromusculardisease #braincomputerinterface
References:
Birbaumer, N., & Cohen, L. G. (2007a). Brain–Computer Interfaces: Communication and restoration of movement in paralysis. The Journal of Physiology, 579(3), 621–636. https://doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2006.125633
Chaudhary, U., Mrachacz‐Kersting, N., & Birbaumer, N. (2020b). Neuropsychological and neurophysiological aspects of brain‐computer‐interface (BCI) control in paralysis. The Journal of Physiology, 599(9), 2351–2359. https://doi.org/10.1113/jp278775
Coin, A., Mulder, M., & Dubljević, V. (2020). Ethical aspects of BCI technology: What is the State of the art? Philosophies, 5(4), 31. https://doi.org/10.3390/philosophies5040031
Fiani, B., Reardon, T., Ayres, B., Cline, D., & Sitto, S. R. (2021). An Examination of Prospective Uses and Future Directions of Neuralink: The Brain-Machine Interface. Cureus, 13(3), e14192. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.14192
Fortune. (2022, December 13). Elon Musk’s Neuralink faces federal inquiry and criticism over animal experiments and FDA rejections. Fortune. https://fortune.com/2022/12/13/elon-musk-neuralink-animal-experiment-fda-data-physician-committee-for-responsible-medicine/
Pisarchik, A. N., Maksimenko, V. A., & Hramov, A. E. (2019). From novel technology to novel applications: Comment on “An integrated brain-machine interface platform with thousands of channels” by Elon Musk and Neuralink. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21(10), e16356. https://doi.org/10.2196/16356
Schalk, G., Brunner, P., Gerhardt, L. A., Bischof, H., & Wolpaw, J. R. (2008). Brain–computer interfaces (bcis): Detection instead of classification. Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 167(1), 51–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2007.08.010
Shih, J. J., Krusienski, D. J., & Wolpaw, J. R. (2012). Brain-computer interfaces in medicine. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 87(3), 268–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2011.12.008
In recent history, the topic of neuromuscular disease has gained traction, as our technology advances to find means to treat issues such as paralysis. In this video, we tackle a specific technology: BCIs (Brain Computer Interfaces). We explain what they are, how they work, as well as their current applications through various examples. We then consider its future implications, and potential barriers before they are available to everyone.
This video was made by McMaster University students Kabir Gogia, Yasmin Ahmed, Leen Jundi, and Taha Khan in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program.
All audio and clips used in this video are copyright free.
This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for information about your health.
Copyright McMaster University 2025
#BCIS #paralysis #neuralink #neuromusculardisease #braincomputerinterface
References:
Birbaumer, N., & Cohen, L. G. (2007a). Brain–Computer Interfaces: Communication and restoration of movement in paralysis. The Journal of Physiology, 579(3), 621–636. https://doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2006.125633
Chaudhary, U., Mrachacz‐Kersting, N., & Birbaumer, N. (2020b). Neuropsychological and neurophysiological aspects of brain‐computer‐interface (BCI) control in paralysis. The Journal of Physiology, 599(9), 2351–2359. https://doi.org/10.1113/jp278775
Coin, A., Mulder, M., & Dubljević, V. (2020). Ethical aspects of BCI technology: What is the State of the art? Philosophies, 5(4), 31. https://doi.org/10.3390/philosophies5040031
Fiani, B., Reardon, T., Ayres, B., Cline, D., & Sitto, S. R. (2021). An Examination of Prospective Uses and Future Directions of Neuralink: The Brain-Machine Interface. Cureus, 13(3), e14192. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.14192
Fortune. (2022, December 13). Elon Musk’s Neuralink faces federal inquiry and criticism over animal experiments and FDA rejections. Fortune. https://fortune.com/2022/12/13/elon-musk-neuralink-animal-experiment-fda-data-physician-committee-for-responsible-medicine/
Pisarchik, A. N., Maksimenko, V. A., & Hramov, A. E. (2019). From novel technology to novel applications: Comment on “An integrated brain-machine interface platform with thousands of channels” by Elon Musk and Neuralink. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21(10), e16356. https://doi.org/10.2196/16356
Schalk, G., Brunner, P., Gerhardt, L. A., Bischof, H., & Wolpaw, J. R. (2008). Brain–computer interfaces (bcis): Detection instead of classification. Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 167(1), 51–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2007.08.010
Shih, J. J., Krusienski, D. J., & Wolpaw, J. R. (2012). Brain-computer interfaces in medicine. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 87(3), 268–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2011.12.008
