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Neural Interfaces is a comprehensive book on the foundations, major breakthroughs, and most promising future developments of neural interfaces. The book contains the foundational topics of neural technologies, such as what is a brain signal and how to record them. It provides step-by-step tutorials on how to start with small projects and use machine learning to identify specific brain patterns. It also reviews recent advances that promise to guide future developments, including minimally invasive neural technologies. Through a mix of introductory and cutting-edge research, this book is a unique resource to those with an interest in neural interfaces and the latest technologies.
List of contents
Section I: Introduction1. Introduction
Section II: Foundations2. A gentle introduction to the human brain
3. Measuring brain activity: a primer
4. Stimulating the brain: a primer
5. Designing a research study with neural interfaces: a brief tutorial
6. Signal processing for brain signals
7. From signals to decisions in non-invasive neural technologies
8. Neurofeedback and how to use it
9. The Importance of Training BMI Skills
10. How to build a brain-computer interface from begin to end
Section III: Applications11. Harnessing Neuroergonomics: Integrating Wearable Neurotechnologies for Enhanced Human Performance and Experience
12. Passive Brain-Computer Interfaces: Tracking Mental States for Neuroadaptive Technology
13. Improving Decision Capabilities through Brain-Computer Interfaces
14. Improving athletic performance
15. How to use BCIs for rehabilitation
16. Restoring communication with speech brain machine interfaces
Section IV: Outlook17. Responsible Neural Technology Development: Ethical Issues and Challenges
18. The regulatory landscape of brain-computer interfaces
19. Building Neurotechnologies for Everyday Use: The Story of Neurable
20. A roadmap for the next decades of BCI developments
