Creamino: A Cost-Effective, Open-Source EEG-Based BCI System.

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Science

Background:

• Developing accessible platforms for electroencephalography (EEG) research is crucial.
• Existing Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) tools can be complex and costly.
• There is a need for integrated hardware and software solutions for neuroscientific experiments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce Creamino, an open-source, Arduino-based EEG platform.
• To enable seamless integration with BCI software like BCI2000 and OpenViBE.
• To facilitate the creation of novel BCI applications through accessible hardware and software.

Main Methods:

• Utilized off-the-shelf components for an Arduino-based EEG system.
• Developed software modules for real-time multi-channel EEG processing.
• Ensured compatibility with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
• Provided open-source hardware schematics, software, and documentation.

Main Results:

• Creamino offers a cost-effective and quick-setup EEG platform.
• The system supports real-time processing of multiple EEG channels on standard PCs.
• Integration with popular BCI tools (Simulink, BCI2000, OpenViBE) is demonstrated.
• Application cases showcase its utility in neuroscientific and BCI experiments.

Conclusions:

• Creamino provides a versatile and affordable solution for neuroscientific research and BCI development.
• Its open-source nature fosters innovation and educational applications in BCI.
• The platform is particularly suitable for BCI research and educational settings due to its low cost and compatibility.