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Andrew Y Paek¹, Justin A Brantley^1,2, Akshay Sujatha Ravindran¹

¹University of Houston Houston TX 77204 USA.

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Standardizing brain-machine interface (BMI) end effectors is crucial for seamless control of devices like prosthetics. This report identifies gaps in current standards for BMI end effectors, proposing a roadmap for future development.

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Brain-machine interface exoskeletons prosthetics robotics standards

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Biomedical Engineering
Neuroscience
Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) enable control of external devices using neural signals.
Current BMI systems lack standardized end-effector interfaces, hindering interoperability.
Research aims for seamless "plug and play" functionality between BMIs and diverse end effectors.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and address standardization gaps for end effectors in brain-machine interfacing (BMI).
To propose a roadmap for standardizing end effectors used with BMI systems.
To evaluate existing device standards for applicability to BMI end effectors.

Main Methods:

Analysis of outcomes from an IEEE Standards Association working group on End Effectors for Brain-Machine Interfacing.
Review of current device standards relevant to end-effector components.
Identification of gaps in terminology, data protocols, and safety standards.

Main Results:

Existing standards cover basic electrical and mechanical safety for end effectors.
Significant gaps identified in unified terminology and data communication protocols.
Patient safety and risk mitigation standards require further development for BMI applications.

Conclusions:

Standardization of BMI end effectors is essential for reliable and consistent device performance.
Addressing identified gaps will facilitate the development of more integrated and user-friendly BMI systems.
A clear roadmap is needed to guide the development of comprehensive standards for BMI end effectors.