Brain painting is a non-invasive P300-based brain-computer interface (BCI)[1] that allows painting without the use of muscular activity. The technology combines electroencephalography, signal processing algorithms and visual stimulation on a monitor to detect where the user focuses his attention, allowing him to voluntarily trigger commands to a painting software. The research project aims at assisting people afflicted with the Locked-in syndrome due to neurological or neuromuscular disease (e.g. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALS), who are severely restricted in communication with their environment, and therefore cut off from the possibility of creative expression.
History
editBrain painting was co-developed by Andrea Kübler from the University of Würzburg (Germany) and Adi Hoesle. After development and testing, Brain Painting first appeared in 2010 to general press[2] and to scientific press with a report of evaluation on healthy and locked-in participants[3]
Supported since 2012 by the EU project "BackHome" (FP7-ICT-288566),[4] the BCI has been adapted for independent home use, and installed at locked-in artist's home: Heide Pfützner in 2012[5] and Jürgen Thiele in 2013.[6] Long-term evaluation by a locked-in end user showed good satisfaction towards the system.[7] After successful crowdfunding support,[8] the artist Heide Pfüztner had an exhibition in summer 2013 in Easdale, Scotland,[9] and from July to December 2014 in Würzburg (Germany)[10]
References
edit- ^ Fazel-Rezai, Reza; Allison, Brendan Z.; Guger, Christoph; Sellers, Eric W.; Kleih, Sonja C.; Kübler, Andrea (2012). "P300 brain computer interface: current challenges and emerging trends". Frontiers in Neuroengineering. 5: 14. doi:10.3389/fneng.2012.00014. PMC 3398470. PMID 22822397.
- ^ Isabelle, Bareither (18 November 2010). "Malen mit Gedanken: Hirn an Rechner, bitte mehr Blau!". Der Spiegel.
- ^ Münßinger, Jana I.; Halder, Sebastian; Kleih, Sonja C.; Furdea, Adrian; Raco, Valerio; Hösle, Adi; Kübler, Andrea (2010). "Brain Painting: First Evaluation of a New Brain–Computer Interface Application with ALS-Patients and Healthy Volunteers". Frontiers in Neuroscience. 4: 182. doi:10.3389/fnins.2010.00182. PMC 2996245. PMID 21151375.
- ^ Maria, Sanchez. "BackHome: technological assistance in the transition from hospital to home for patients with severe disabilities". Digital Agenda for Europe, European Commission, Blog.
- ^ Lena, Stallmach (2013-07-17). "Kommunizieren mit Gehirn-Computer-Schnittstellen Wenn Geistesblitze den digitalen Pinsel führen". Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
- ^ GIP-Team (2014-02-21). "Brain Painting: Die Kunst im Kopf". GIP Intensivpflege.
- ^ Holz, Elisa M.; Botrel, Loic; Kübler, Andrea (2013). "Bridging gaps: long-term independent BCI home-use by a locked-in end-user". Proceedings of TOBI Workshop I. pp. 35–36.
- ^ Heide, Pfützner. "Brain on Fire - Mein Hirn Brennt". Startnext.com.
- ^ "Heide Pfuetzner: Exhibition opening - Brain on Fire". Easdale Island Hall. Archived from the original on 2014-08-27.
- ^ Online-Magazin der Universität Würzburg. "Sonntagsfrühstück für die Seele". einBLICK. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-08-14.