Non-Invasive Neurotechnologies for Cognitive Augmentation
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cognitive neuroscience; EEG; brain–computer interfaces; neuroergonomics; cognitive augmentation; human–computer interaction
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Interests: brain–computer interfaces; wearable devices; health technology
Interests: cognitive neuroscience; artificial intelligence; machine learning and its application in human–machine interaction and neurorehabilitation; brain–computer interfaces
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Interest in cognitive augmentation has surged over the past two decades, driven by advances in brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), neuroimaging, and brain stimulation. This Special Issue invites cutting-edge contributions exploring the use of non-invasive neurotechnologies to enhance human cognition. We welcome original research and reviews on both closed-loop and open-loop BCIs designed for cognitive augmentation, including attention, memory, learning, and decision-making. Topics of interest include human–machine interaction mediated by non-invasive neurotechnology; neuroergonomics; brain stimulation techniques such as tDCS and TMS; neural decoding of cognitive states; adaptive neurotechnologies leveraging AI; clinical applications; and neurorehabilitation. We also encourage interdisciplinary work addressing the ethical, legal, and social implications of neuroenhancement. This issue aims to showcase advances that bridge neuroscience, engineering, and ethics, highlighting both current applications and future directions in non-invasive cognitive technologies. Researchers from academia, industry, and clinical practice are encouraged to contribute.
Dr. Caterina Cinel
Dr. Davide Valeriani
Dr. Saugat Bhattacharyya
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neurotechnology
- brain–computer interfaces
- neuroergonomics
- neurorehabilitation
- neuroethics
- brain stimulation
- cognitive augmentation
- cognitive enhancement
- adaptive neurotechnology
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