brain-computer interface
[/breɪn kəmˈpjuːtər ˈɪntərfeɪs/]
nounpl: brain-computer interfaces
interface cérebro-computador
1. A direct communication pathway between the brain and an external device, allowing signals from the brain to control computers or prosthetic devices without using muscles or nerves
The patient used a brain-computer interface to control a robotic arm with their thoughts.
O paciente usou uma interface cérebro-computador para controlar um braço robótico com seus pensamentos.
2. Technology that reads electrical or other signals from the brain and translates them into commands for external devices
Brain-computer interfaces show promise in helping paralyzed individuals regain mobility.
As interfaces cérebro-computador mostram promessa em ajudar indivíduos paralisados a recuperar a mobilidade.
Brain-computer interfaces represent cutting-edge neurotechnology with significant medical applications. In Brazil and Portugal, this term is primarily used in academic, medical, and technological contexts. The technology is gaining prominence in discussions about accessibility and assistive devices for people with disabilities, particularly those with spinal cord injuries or paralysis. The field is experiencing rapid development with companies and research institutions in both the US and Brazil exploring BCI applications for rehabilitation and human enhancement.
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