The general utility of a neuroprosthetic device under direct cortical control

Stephen Helms Tillery, D. M. Taylor, A. B. Schwartz

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Abstract

We have described an adaptive signal processing method that allows fine graded control of a cursor in three-dimensions from cortical signals [1]. Here we describe application of the same signal processing method to direct cortical control of a robotic arm for a variety of tasks. Our subject was extensively trained in controlling a computer cursor in a 3D virtual environment. We applied the mapping between cortical activity and cursor motion to endpoint control of a robotic arm. This algorithm was refined further as the animal continued to make 3D point-to-point movements of the brain-controlled robot. The animal then used the cortically-controlled robot to retrieve food placed at arbitrary locations within the workspace and deliver the food to a hopper. Finally, the animal learned to use the cortically-controlled robot to deliver food directly to its mouth.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings
EditorsR.S. Leder
Pages2043-2046
Number of pages4
Volume3
StatePublished - 2003
EventA New Beginning for Human Health: Proceedings of the 25th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: Sep 17 2003Sep 21 2003

Other

OtherA New Beginning for Human Health: Proceedings of the 25th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period9/17/039/21/03

Keywords

  • Arm
  • Cortical control
  • Motor cortex
  • Neuroprosthetics
  • Robot

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering

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