1. ICT-enabled assistive systems based on non-invasive BCI
BRAIN-COMPUTER
INTERACTION
ICT-enabled assistive systems based on non-invasive BCI
Joseph Bremer
European Commission, DG Information Society and Media
E-Inclusion Unit (H3)

2. AGENDA The objectives of the workshop
Assistive technologies in the EU Research programme
Main discussion topics

3. Workshop objectives
Assess the state-of-play in BCI research
Identify the most promising application areas
Identify the major issues to be addressed

4. Assistive technology in EU research
AT research since FP4
Main focus so far:
Access to ICT resources (haptic feedback, eye-gaze interaction)
Support to independent living
Future focus:
Integration of AT with mainstream technology
Use of emerging technologies for AT applications

5. Discussion topics (1) Potential application areas
For each potential application area:
What are the benefits of BCI over other solutions ?
What are the application specific issues?

6. Discussion topics (2) What can be achieved in the short-term?
Proof of concept?
Prototype?
Identification of future research issues?
Exploitable results?

7. Discussion topics (3) What are the key issues?
Standardisation?
Technology maturity?
Cost of technology?
Questionable benefits to the users?