Exploring the use of Brain-Sensing Technologies for Natural Interactions

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Exploring the use of Brain-Sensing Technologies for Natural Interactions

Matthew Pike

University of Nottingham | 2017 | View on Publisher's Website

Abstract

Recent technical innovation in the field of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) has increased the opportunity for including physical, brain-sensing devices as a part of our daily lives. The potential for obtaining a time-correlated, direct, brain-based measure of a participant’s mental activity is an alluring and important development for HCI researchers. This work investigates the application of BCI hardware for answering HCI-centered research questions, fusing the two disciplines into an approach named Brain-based Human-Computer Interaction (BHCI). It explores the feasibility of BHCI for providing natural interactions, where communication between humans and computers becomes indistinguishable from everyday interactions like speaking and gesturing. The research presents three user studies evaluating the suitability of fNIRS and EEG technologies for supporting BHCI interactions, leading to the development of an EEG-based adaptive cinematic experience that investigates user control and engagement.