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989 Views
21 Pages

Improving Individual-Specific SSVEP-BCI with Adaptive Channel and Subspace Selection in TRCA

  • Hui Li,
  • Guanghua Xu,
  • Shanzheng Feng,
  • Chenghang Du,
  • Chengcheng Han,
  • Jiachen Kuang and
  • Sicong Zhang

9 February 2026

The individual-specific steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP)-based brain–computer interface (BCI) is characterized by individual calibration data, resulting in satisfactory performance. However, existing individual-specific SSVEP-BCIs e...

(This article belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
862 Views
29 Pages

BCI-Inspired Adaptive Agents in Human–Robot Interaction: A Structural Framework for Coordinated Interaction Design

  • Ionica Oncioiu,
  • Iustin Priescu,
  • Daniela Joița,
  • Geanina Silviana Banu and
  • Cătălina-Mihaela Priescu

The accelerated integration of intelligent agents in user-centered digital environments has intensified research in the field of Human–Robot Interaction, especially regarding mechanisms for adaptive, intuitive, and cognitively aligned communica...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Human–Robot Interaction: Techniques, Applications, and Future Trends)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
2,885 Views
19 Pages

Adaptive GCN and Bi-GRU-Based Dual Branch for Motor Imagery EEG Decoding

  • Yelan Wu,
  • Pugang Cao,
  • Meng Xu,
  • Yue Zhang,
  • Xiaoqin Lian and
  • Chongchong Yu

13 February 2025

Decoding motor imagery electroencephalography (MI-EEG) signals presents significant challenges due to the difficulty in capturing the complex functional connectivity between channels and the temporal dependencies of EEG signals across different perio...

(This article belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
698 Views
20 Pages

13 April 2026

Electroencephalography (EEG)-based brain–computer interface (BCI) systems are often affected by substantial inter-subject variability. These differences cause distribution shifts between the source domain and the target domain. As a result, the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Brain-Computer Interfaces: Development, Applications, and Challenges, 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
7,245 Views
26 Pages

Sensorimotor rhythm (SMR)-based brain–computer interface (BCI) controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has gained importance in recent years for the rehabilitation of motor deficits. However, there still remain many research question...

(This article belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
463 Views
24 Pages

10 June 2026

Improving the decoding accuracy and information transfer rate (ITR) of steady-state visual evoked potential brain–computer interface (SSVEP-BCI) systems, while enhancing cross-subject generalization and reducing calibration cost, is essential f...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Biomedical Imaging and Signal Processing)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
744 Views
23 Pages

An Immersive P300 Brain–Computer Interface Based on 3D Morphological Stimuli and Self-Adaptive Bayesian Linear Discriminant Analysis

  • Junhong Luo,
  • Mengnan Zhu,
  • Yongbo Xiao,
  • Yuanhao Long,
  • Xiaoting Zhang,
  • Hui Cao,
  • Javid Atai,
  • Jing Xiao and
  • Xuesong Chen

Conventional P300-based brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) commonly rely on two-dimensional (2D) visual flashing, which may induce visual fatigue and limit immersion, thereby restricting long-term usability and system performance. To address thes...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biomedical Engineering: 2nd Edition)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,934 Views
40 Pages

Single-Source and Multi-Source Cross-Subject Transfer Based on Domain Adaptation Algorithms for EEG Classification

  • Rito Clifford Maswanganyi,
  • Chunling Tu,
  • Pius Adewale Owolawi and
  • Shengzhi Du

27 February 2025

Transfer learning (TL) has been employed in electroencephalogram (EEG)-based brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) to enhance performance for cross-session and cross-subject EEG classification. However, domain shifts coupled with a low signal-to-noi...

(This article belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
867 Views
15 Pages

Efficient Adaptive Learning via Partial-Update Variable Step-Size LMS for Real-Time ERP Denoising

  • Mohamed Amine Boudiaf,
  • Moncef Benkherrat,
  • Salah Djelel,
  • Djemil Messadeg and
  • Rafik Absi

30 November 2025

Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) are low-amplitude neural responses elicited by sensory or cognitive stimuli, widely exploited as biomarkers in the early diagnosis of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders such as autism spectrum disorder...

(This article belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
743 Views
23 Pages

27 May 2026

Hybrid brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) have attracted growing research attention because they combine the millisecond-level temporal resolution of electroencephalography (EEG) with the spatially informative hemodynamic responses of functional...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Challenges and Future Trends in Biomedical Signal Processing)
  • Article
  • Open Access
173 Views
51 Pages

Bridging Temporal and Cepstral Hemodynamic Intelligence: An Adaptive Multi-Domain Feature Fusion Framework for Multi-Class fNIRS Brain–Computer Interfaces

  • Muhammad Saad Bin Abdul Ghaffar,
  • Hüseyin Metin Ertunç,
  • Kaplan Kaplan,
  • Kerem Kucuk,
  • Khalid Yahya and
  • Sajjad Ahmad Khan

11 October 2026

Reliable four-class decoding remains challenging for functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), because a single feature domain captures only part of the hemodynamic response. This study proposes an Adaptive...

(This article belongs to the Section Biosensors)
  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
5,593 Views
14 Pages

Analyzing Passive BCI Signals to Control Adaptive Automation Devices

  • Ghada Al-Hudhud,
  • Layla Alqahtani,
  • Heyam Albaity,
  • Duaa Alsaeed and
  • Isra Al-Turaiki

10 July 2019

Brain computer interfaces are currently considered to greatly enhance assistive technologies and improve the experiences of people with special needs in the workplace. The proposed adaptive control model for smart offices provides a complete prototyp...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Intelligent Control through Versatile Intelligent Portable Platforms)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,384 Views
21 Pages

31 August 2022

A brain-computer interface (BCI) translates a user’s thoughts such as motor imagery (MI) into the control of external devices. However, some people, who are defined as BCI illiteracy, cannot control BCI effectively. The main characteristics of...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue EEG Signal Processing for Sensing Technologies in Biomedical Engineering Applications)
  • Review
  • Open Access
177 Citations
21,004 Views
35 Pages

20 March 2021

Motor imagery (MI) based brain–computer interface (BCI) aims to provide a means of communication through the utilization of neural activity generated due to kinesthetic imagination of limbs. Every year, a significant number of publications that are r...

(This article belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,692 Views
13 Pages

(1) Background: Brain–computer interface (BCI) technology represents a cutting-edge field that integrates brain intelligence with machine intelligence. Unlike BCIs that rely on external stimuli, motor imagery-based BCIs (MI-BCIs) generate usabl...

(This article belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience, Neuroinformatics, and Neurocomputing)
  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
6,813 Views
22 Pages

21 February 2024

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) aim to establish a pathway between the brain and an external device without the involvement of the motor system, relying exclusively on neural signals. Such systems have the potential to provide a means of communicati...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Brain-Computer Interfaces and Their Applications in Rehabilitation, Robotics, and Control of Human Brain States)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
101 Citations
23,205 Views
31 Pages

12 July 2021

Humans interact with computers through various devices. Such interactions may not require any physical movement, thus aiding people with severe motor disabilities in communicating with external devices. The brain–computer interface (BCI) has turned i...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Brain–Computer Interfaces: Advances and Challenges)
  • Perspective
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,700 Views
21 Pages

26 June 2025

Integration of advanced artificial intelligence with neurotechnology offers transformative potential for assistive communication. This perspective article examines the emerging convergence between non-invasive brain–computer interface (BCI) spe...

(This article belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)
  • Review
  • Open Access
12 Citations
7,896 Views
28 Pages

Brain–Computer Interfaces in Parkinson’s Disease Rehabilitation

  • Emmanuel Ortega-Robles,
  • Ruben I. Carino-Escobar,
  • Jessica Cantillo-Negrete and
  • Oscar Arias-Carrión

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder with motor and non-motor symptoms that are inadequately addressed by current pharmacological and surgical therapies. Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), particularly those base...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCI): Challenges and Opportunities)
  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
12,245 Views
21 Pages

sBCI-Headset—Wearable and Modular Device for Hybrid Brain-Computer Interface

  • Tatsiana Malechka,
  • Tobias Tetzel,
  • Ulrich Krebs,
  • Diana Feuser and
  • Axel Graeser

27 February 2015

Severely disabled people, like completely paralyzed persons either with tetraplegia or similar disabilities who cannot use their arms and hands, are often considered as a user group of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI). In order to achieve high accepta...

  • Review
  • Open Access
341 Views
27 Pages

Human Factors in Brain–Computer Interfaces: Boundaries, Key Issues, and Methodological Approaches

  • Liu Yan,
  • Tianwen Li,
  • Lei Zhao,
  • Anmin Gong,
  • Hao Fang,
  • Wuheng Zuo and
  • Yunfa Fu

3 October 2026

The large-scale, real-world deployment of brain–computer interface (BCI) is confronted with human factors bottlenecks, including reliability and usability. While modern human factors engineering has encompassed domains such as cognitive ergonom...

(This article belongs to the Section Computational Neuroscience, Neuroinformatics, and Neurocomputing)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,364 Views
19 Pages

Subject Separation Network for Reducing Calibration Time of MI-Based BCI

  • Haochen Hu,
  • Kang Yue,
  • Mei Guo,
  • Kai Lu and
  • Yue Liu

28 January 2023

Motor imagery brain–computer interface (MI-based BCIs) have demonstrated great potential in various applications. However, to well generalize classifiers to new subjects, a time-consuming calibration process is necessary due to high inter-subje...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,966 Views
18 Pages

19 September 2025

Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) hold promise in enhancing accessibility in education by enabling students with physical disabilities to interact with digital learning environments without barriers. However, no comprehensive review has explored...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Emerging Technologies in Innovative Human–Computer Interactions)
  • Review
  • Open Access
70 Citations
26,758 Views
19 Pages

A Comprehensive Review on Brain–Computer Interface (BCI)-Based Machine and Deep Learning Algorithms for Stroke Rehabilitation

  • Walaa H. Elashmawi,
  • Abdelrahman Ayman,
  • Mina Antoun,
  • Habiba Mohamed,
  • Shehab Eldeen Mohamed,
  • Habiba Amr,
  • Youssef Talaat and
  • Ahmed Ali

21 July 2024

This literature review explores the pivotal role of brain–computer interface (BCI) technology, coupled with electroencephalogram (EEG) technology, in advancing rehabilitation for individuals with damaged muscles and motor systems. This study pr...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Predictive Analytics in Healthcare)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
106 Citations
39,043 Views
36 Pages

3 September 2024

This study explores neuroplasticity through the use of virtual reality (VR) and brain–computer interfaces (BCIs). Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections in response to learning, exper...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Brain–Computer Interfaces and Sensors)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,445 Views
14 Pages

Evaluation of the User Adaptation in a BCI Game Environment

  • Kosmas Glavas,
  • Georgios Prapas,
  • Katerina D. Tzimourta,
  • Nikolaos Giannakeas and
  • Markos G. Tsipouras

12 December 2022

Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is a developing field of study with numerous applications. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the use of brain signals as a direct communication pathway to an external device. In this work, Zombie Jumper...

(This article belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,285 Views
28 Pages

17 August 2022

As lightweight, low-cost EEG headsets emerge, the feasibility of consumer-oriented brain–computer interfaces (BCI) increases. The combination of portable smartphones and easy-to-use EEG dry electrode headbands offers intriguing new applications...

(This article belongs to the Topic Augmented and Mixed Reality)
  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,014 Views
31 Pages

28 January 2026

Unilateral spatial neglect (USN) is a complex cognitive syndrome frequently observed after stroke. Characterized by a failure to attend, respond and orient to stimuli on the side opposite the brain lesion, USN significantly impairs patients’ fu...

(This article belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
5,617 Views
20 Pages

25 May 2023

The use of Riemannian geometry decoding algorithms in classifying electroencephalography-based motor-imagery brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) trials is relatively new and promises to outperform the current state-of-the-art methods by overcoming...

(This article belongs to the Section Sensing and Imaging)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,593 Views
11 Pages

Non-stationarity of EEG signals lead to high variability across sessions, which results in low classification accuracy. To reduce the inter-session variability, an unsupervised domain adaptation method is proposed. Arithmetic mean and covariance are...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,188 Views
27 Pages

The Progress and Prospects of Data Capital for Zero-Shot Deep Brain–Computer Interfaces

  • Wenbao Ma,
  • Teng Ma,
  • Daniel Organisciak,
  • Jude E. T. Waide,
  • Xiangxin Meng and
  • Yang Long

The vigorous development of deep learning (DL) has been propelled by big data and high-performance computing. For brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) to benefit from DL in a reliable and scalable manner, the scale and quality of data are crucial....

(This article belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
4,776 Views
15 Pages

Separable EEG Features Induced by Timing Prediction for Active Brain-Computer Interfaces

  • Jiayuan Meng,
  • Minpeng Xu,
  • Kun Wang,
  • Qiangfan Meng,
  • Jin Han,
  • Xiaolin Xiao,
  • Shuang Liu and
  • Dong Ming

25 June 2020

Brain–computer interfaces (BCI) have witnessed a rapid development in recent years. However, the active BCI paradigm is still underdeveloped with a lack of variety. It is imperative to adapt more voluntary mental activities for the active BCI c...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue EEG Signature Decoding towards Brain-Computer Interface Practice in Real World)
  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
4,328 Views
22 Pages

Background: Recording the calibration data of a brain–computer interface is a laborious process and is an unpleasant experience for the subjects. Domain adaptation is an effective technology to remedy the shortage of target data by leveraging r...

(This article belongs to the Topic Human–Machine Interaction)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,037 Views
17 Pages

Efficient Feature Learning Model of Motor Imagery EEG Signals with L1-Norm and Weighted Fusion

  • Xiangzeng Kong,
  • Cailin Wu,
  • Shimiao Chen,
  • Tao Wu and
  • Junfeng Han

23 April 2024

Brain–computer interface (BCI) for motor imagery is an advanced technology used in the field of medical rehabilitation. However, due to the poor accuracy of electroencephalogram feature classification, BCI systems often misrecognize user comman...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Accuracy and Advances in Wearable Sensors and Biosensors for Physiological Signals Measurement)
  • Review
  • Open Access
14 Citations
19,491 Views
31 Pages

3 January 2025

Brain–computer interface (BCI) technologies for language decoding have emerged as a transformative bridge between neuroscience and artificial intelligence (AI), enabling direct neural–computational communication. The current literature pr...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Human–Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interaction: Latest Advances and Prospects)
  • Perspective
  • Open Access
612 Views
42 Pages

11 June 2026

Soft robotics enables inherently safe, compliant interaction, yet integrating brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) remains hindered by a fundamental mismatch: BCIs typically output low-bandwidth, discrete commands, whereas soft robots possess high-...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Soft Bioelectronic Sensors and Robotic Interfaces for Human-Centered Applications)
  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,741 Views
21 Pages

3 December 2025

The Industry 5.0 paradigm places humans and the environment at the center. New communication methods based on virtual reality (VR) and brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) can improve system–operator interaction in multimedia communications,...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Brain–Computer Interfaces: Development, Applications, and Challenges)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,298 Views
30 Pages

1 November 2023

A Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) is a medium for communication between the human brain and computers, which does not rely on other human neural tissues, but only decodes Electroencephalography (EEG) signals and converts them into commands to co...

(This article belongs to the Section Sensing and Imaging)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,178 Views
21 Pages

A Deep Learning Approach to Classifying User Performance in BCI Gaming

  • Aimilia Ntetska,
  • Anastasia Mimou,
  • Katerina D. Tzimourta,
  • Pantelis Angelidis and
  • Markos G. Tsipouras

18 December 2025

Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) systems are rapidly evolving and increasingly integrated into interactive environments such as gaming and Virtual/Augmented Reality. In such applications, user adaptability and engagement are critical. This study...

(This article belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
  • Review
  • Open Access
31 Citations
19,979 Views
24 Pages

15 November 2024

This article examines state-of-the-art research into the impact of virtual reality (VR) on brain–computer interface (BCI) performance: how the use of virtual reality can affect brain activity and neural plasticity in ways that can improve the p...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue IoT in Smart Cities and Homes, 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,877 Views
28 Pages

Motor imagery (MI)-based brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) provide an intuitive pathway for neural interaction and rehabilitation, yet their practical deployment remains constrained by long calibration requirements, substantial inter-subject var...

(This article belongs to the Topic Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
8,020 Views
19 Pages

18 November 2013

Gamma band oscillations in the human brain (around 40 Hz) play a functional role in information processing, and a real-time assessment of gamma band activity could be used to evaluate the functional relevance more directly. Therefore, we developed a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,557 Views
18 Pages

Adaptive Time–Frequency Segment Optimization for Motor Imagery Classification

  • Junjie Huang,
  • Guorui Li,
  • Qian Zhang,
  • Qingmin Yu and
  • Ting Li

5 March 2024

Motor imagery (MI)-based brain–computer interface (BCI) has emerged as a crucial method for rehabilitating stroke patients. However, the variability in the time–frequency distribution of MI-electroencephalography (EEG) among individuals l...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Brain Computer Interface for Biomedical Applications)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3,136 Views
26 Pages

Towards Analysis of Covariance Descriptors via Bures–Wasserstein Distance

  • Huajun Huang,
  • Yuexin Li,
  • Shu-Chin Lin,
  • Yuyan Yi and
  • Jingyi Zheng

1 July 2025

A brain–computer interface (BCI) provides a direct communication pathway between the human brain and external devices, enabling users to control them through thought. It records brain signals and classifies them into specific commands for exter...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
11,171 Views
24 Pages

Electroencephalography-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces in Rehabilitation: A Bibliometric Analysis (2013–2023)

  • Ana Sophia Angulo Medina,
  • Maria Isabel Aguilar Bonilla,
  • Ingrid Daniela Rodríguez Giraldo,
  • John Fernando Montenegro Palacios,
  • Danilo Andrés Cáceres Gutiérrez and
  • Yamil Liscano

6 November 2024

EEG-based Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have gained significant attention in rehabilitation due to their non-invasive, accessible ability to capture brain activity and restore neurological functions in patients with conditions such as stroke and s...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Brain Computer Interface for Biomedical Applications)
  • Article
  • Open Access
59 Citations
5,606 Views
25 Pages

A BCI System Based on Motor Imagery for Assisting People with Motor Deficiencies in the Limbs

  • Omneya Attallah,
  • Jaidaa Abougharbia,
  • Mohamed Tamazin and
  • Abdelmonem A. Nasser

17 November 2020

Motor deficiencies constitute a significant problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Such people suffer from a debility in daily functioning, which may lead to decreased and incoherence in daily routines and deteriorate their quality of life (...

(This article belongs to the Section Neural Engineering, Neuroergonomics and Neurorobotics)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,357 Views
28 Pages

Electroencephalography (EEG)-based brain–computer interface (BCI) systems pose significant privacy risks, as EEG data remain vulnerable to inference and reconstruction attacks. Conventional privacy-preserving techniques, including data anonymiz...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
39 Citations
10,850 Views
19 Pages

21 December 2024

This systematic review examines EEG-based imagined speech classification, emphasizing directional words essential for development in the brain–computer interface (BCI). This study employed a structured methodology to analyze approaches using pu...

(This article belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
5,204 Views
30 Pages

29 October 2024

This study takes a unique approach by investigating the integration of Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) within residential architecture. It explores their combined potential to foster neuro-responsive, su...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Novel Technologies and Digital Design in Smart Construction)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
5,919 Views
34 Pages

This systematic review explores the potential of the gamified brain–machine interfaces (BMIs) and brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. These technologies promise to solve compl...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Advances of Brain-Computer and Human-Robot Interaction)

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