The future of human-machine interaction: implant technology

Warwick, K. (2011) The future of human-machine interaction: implant technology. In: Man-Machine Interactions 2. Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing, 103 (103). Springer, London, pp. 11-19. ISBN 9783642231681 doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-23169-8_2

Abstract/Summary

In this paper a look is taken at how the use of implant and electrode technology can be employed to create biological brains for robots, to enable human enhancement and to diminish the effects of certain neural illnesses. In all cases the end result is to increase the range of abilities of the recipients. An indication is given of a number of areas in which such technology has already had a profound effect, a key element being the need for a clear interface linking a biological brain directly with computer technology. The emphasis is placed on practical scientific studies that have been and are being undertaken and reported on. The area of focus is the use of electrode technology, where either a connection is made directly with the cerebral cortex and/or nervous system or where implants into the human body are involved. The paper also considers robots that have biological brains in which human neurons can be employed as the sole thinking machine for a real world robot body.

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Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science
Uncontrolled Keywords	robotics, cyborgs, interfacing, artificial intelligence
Publisher	Springer
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