Innovations in Brain-Computer Interfaces: From Healthcare to Entertainment
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 875
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) are a transformative technology at the intersection of neuroscience, engineering, and computer science. By enabling direct communication between the brain and external devices, BCIs have the potential to revolutionize various domains, from healthcare to consumer entertainment. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in BCI technology, highlighting both its clinical applications and innovative uses in consumer and entertainment sectors.
The primary aim of this Special Issue is to gather high-quality original research articles, reviews, and case studies that demonstrate the diverse applications and advancements of BCIs. We seek contributions that explore the full spectrum of BCI technology, including:
- Clinical Applications: Research on the use of BCIs in neurorehabilitation, assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities, mental health interventions, and other healthcare applications. This includes studies on improving patient outcomes, innovative therapeutic approaches, and clinical trials.
- Consumer Applications: The exploration of BCIs in gaming, virtual reality, augmented reality, and other interactive media. This section will cover user experience studies, technological innovations, and market trends in consumer BCI products.
- Technological Advancements: papers focusing on the development of new BCI hardware and software, including signal processing techniques, machine learning algorithms, and user interface design.
- Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications: Discussions about the ethical considerations, legal frameworks, and social impacts of BCI technology. This includes privacy concerns, data security, and the broader societal implications of widespread BCI adoption.
- Case Studies and Experimental Results: detailed reports on experimental studies, clinical trials, and real-world applications of BCIs in both clinical and consumer settings.
- Future Trends and Challenges: insights into the future directions of BCI research and its development, potential challenges, and opportunities for innovation.
We invite researchers, developers, and practitioners from various disciplines to submit their work to this Special Issue. Your contributions should provide significant insights into the advancements of BCI technology and its applications. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration to push the boundaries of what BCIs can achieve.
Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts through the Applied Sciences submission system. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality papers. Detailed submission guidelines can be found on the Applied Sciences website (https://susy.mdpi.com/user/manuscripts/upload/applsci).
Dr. Athanasios Koutras
Dr. Carlo A. Mallio
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- brain–computer interfaces
- neurorehabilitation
- assistive technologies
- gaming
- virtual reality
- interactive media
- BCI hardware
- BCI software
- ethical implications
- future trends
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