Control of a mobile robot through brain computer interface

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https://doi.org/10.17981/ingecuc.11.2.2015.08

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Brain Computer Interface -BCI, Emotiv Epoc, Mobile Robot, Arduino, EEG

Abstract

This paper poses a control interface to command the movement of a mobile robot according to signals captured from the user's brain. These signals are acquired and interpreted by Emotiv EPOC device, a 14-electrode type sensor which captures electroencephalographic (EEG) signals with high resolution, which, in turn, are sent to a computer for processing. One brain-computer interface (BCI) was developed based on the Emotiv software and SDK in order to command the mobile robot from a distance. Functionality tests are performed with the sensor to discriminate shift intentions of a user group, as well as with a fuzzy controller to hold the direction in case of concentration loss. As conclusion, it was possible to obtain an efficient system for robot movements by brain commands.

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2015-09-28

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Jimenez Moreno, R., & Rodriguez Aleman, J. (2015). Control of a mobile robot through brain computer interface. INGE CUC, 11(2), 74–83. https://doi.org/10.17981/ingecuc.11.2.2015.08

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2015): (July - December)

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