Brain-computer Interface Control of an Anthropomorphic Robotic Arm

Brain-computer Interface Control of an Anthropomorphic Robotic Arm
Author: Samuel T. Clanton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2011
Genre: Human-robot interaction
ISBN:

Abstract: "This thesis describes a brain-computer interface (BCI) system that was developed to allow direct cortical control of 7 active degrees of freedom in a robotic arm. Two monkeys with chronic microelectrode implants in their motor cortices were able to use the arm to complete an oriented grasping task under brain control. This BCI system was created as a clinical prototype to exhibit (1) simultaneous decoding of cortical signals for control of the 3-D translation, 3-D rotation, and 1-D finger aperture of a robotic arm and hand, (2) methods for constructing cortical signal decoding models based on only observation of a moving robot, (3) a generalized method for training subjects to use complex BCI prosthetic robots using a novel form of operator-machine shared control, and (4) integrated kinematic and force control of a brain-controlled prosthetic robot through a novel impedance-based robot controller. This dissertation describes each of these features individually, how their integration enriched BCI control, and results from the monkeys operating the resulting system."

Brain-computer Interface for Applications in Robotic Gripper Control

Brain-computer Interface for Applications in Robotic Gripper Control
Author: Briana Landavazo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2019
Genre:
ISBN:

Due to the hands-free, non-invasive nature of electroencephalography (EEG) based control, research into brain-computer interface (BCI) systems has been a topic of interest in robotics applications. BCI systems have been studied in several applications including designing simple prosthesis, wheelchairs and virtual navigation, but its scope has often been constrained by several limiting factors. These factors include the need for lengthy training per each specific action desired, poor accuracy when dealing with multiple potential outputs and differences in brain signal behavior for each participant that make finding patterns that work for all individual test subjects a challenge. This research will focus on a method of controlling a robotic arm and dexterous hand system using a combination of BCI and machine learning to quickly train a model to recognize patterns from raw EEG data from a specific individual. This model will be tailored to that individual, allowing the subject to send a high-level input to initiate an adaptive command. The high-level adaptive command considers not only a broad intention of a desired action through EEG signals, but also sensor inputs and other user inputs to perform a desired action effectively. Research will be presented on a system wide implementation of a prototype of this design. The proposed brain-controlled robot is comprised of several major subsystems including the high level BCI input, a 4-degree of freedom (DOF) robot arm system with microcontroller, a 3-wheel omnidirectional mobile platform, a 9-DOF Brunel robot hand, and a MATLAB interface with an interactive GUI. The system receives inputs from an Xbox Kinect color and depth camera and respective microcontrollers that communicate with each other through serial ports, Bluetooth, and wired connections and with the environment through a force sensor, a Kinect depth sensor, and inputs from a MATLAB GUI and Xbox controller. This thesis research demonstrates the development of this multi degree of freedom integrated mobile robotic arm and gripper system that uses EEG data, Kinect image and depth inputs, and a force sensor to successfully control its operation after being trained using one machine learning session. A case study was performed where a subject was asked to record at least 25 sessions of each BCI command. 25% of the data from each test set was set aside for testing purposes. For a total of four different cases, an accuracy of 80% was reached whereas for five different cases, an accuracy of 76% was obtained. Motion of the robotic arm was simulated in MATLAB and successfully replicated in the robot prototype for grabbing different sized objects.

Brain-Computer Interface Research

Brain-Computer Interface Research
Author: Christoph Guger
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2017-04-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 331957132X

This book describes the prize-winning brain-computer-interface (BCI) projects honored in the community's most prestigious annual award. BCIs enable people to communicate and control their limbs and/or environment using thought processes alone. Research in this field continues to develop and expand rapidly, with many new ideas, research groups, and improved technologies having emerged in recent years. The chapters in this volume feature the newest developments from many of the best labs worldwide. They present both non-invasive systems (based on the EEG) and intracortical methods (based on spikes or ECoG), and numerous innovative applications that will benefit new user groups

Brain-Computer Interfaces

Brain-Computer Interfaces
Author: Jonathan Wolpaw
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2012-01-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199921482

A recognizable surge in the field of Brain Computer Interface (BCI) research and development has emerged in the past two decades. This book is intended to provide an introduction to and summary of essentially all major aspects of BCI research and development. Its goal is to be a comprehensive, balanced, and coordinated presentation of the field's key principles, current practice, and future prospects.

Advanced Human-Robot Collaboration in Manufacturing

Advanced Human-Robot Collaboration in Manufacturing
Author: Lihui Wang
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2021-06-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030691780

This book presents state-of-the-art research, challenges and solutions in the area of human–robot collaboration (HRC) in manufacturing. It enables readers to better understand the dynamic behaviour of manufacturing processes, and gives more insight into on-demand adaptive control techniques for industrial robots. With increasing complexity and dynamism in today’s manufacturing practice, more precise, robust and practical approaches are needed to support real-time shop-floor operations. This book presents a collection of recent developments and innovations in this area, relying on a wide range of research efforts. The book is divided into five parts. The first part presents a broad-based review of the key areas of HRC, establishing a common ground of understanding in key aspects. Subsequent chapters focus on selected areas of HRC subject to intense recent interest. The second part discusses human safety within HRC. The third, fourth and fifth parts provide in-depth views of relevant methodologies and algorithms. Discussing dynamic planning and monitoring, adaptive control and multi-modal decision making, the latter parts facilitate a better understanding of HRC in real situations. The balance between scope and depth, and theory and applications, means this book appeals to a wide readership, including academic researchers, graduate students, practicing engineers, and those within a variety of roles in manufacturing sectors.