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Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness

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Individualized brain-computer interface for people with disabilities: a review.

Simanto Saha¹, Petra Karlsson², Collin Anderson³

¹School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

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|February 26, 2026

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Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) enable assistive and rehabilitative technologies (ARTs) by connecting the brain to devices. Adaptable BCI designs are crucial for meeting diverse user needs and promoting wider adoption.

Keywords:

assistive and rehabilitative technologies brain-computer interface generalized algorithms neuroimaging techniques user-centric design

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction
Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) enable direct communication between the brain and external devices.
BCIs are vital for developing assistive and rehabilitative technologies (ARTs), especially for individuals with disabilities.
User needs are influenced by psychosocial factors and age-related brain changes, impacting BCI design and application.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically review state-of-the-art BCI-based ARTs.
To integrate psychosocial and health factors influencing user needs in BCI design.
To highlight the impact of developmental and aging brain changes on BCI technology use and ethics.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current BCI-based ARTs.
Analysis of user-centered design principles for BCI adaptation.
Exploration of ethical considerations, including informed consent and pediatric use.

Main Results:

BCI-based ARTs offer enhanced mobility, cognition, and communication for people with disabilities.
Adaptable BCI designs are essential but can challenge scalability.
Non-implantable BCIs provide greater accessibility and standardization.

Conclusions:

Individualized user needs must inform BCI-based ART design.
Adaptable designs are necessary to align with evolving user needs.
Further research is needed to optimize BCI technology for diverse populations and developmental stages.