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| The present focus of the CV lab is in the development of algorithms and hardware to test cardiovascular devices using prescribed pressure and flow waveforms. This allows standardized bench top testing for various CV devices such as ventricular assist devices, stents, catheters, valves, The main focus of the neural engineering lab is brain-computer interface (BCI) research. In a BCI system, subjects attempt to control things such as cursor position on a computer using only thought. One application of BCI systems is as an augmentative communication device for individuals with advanced ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). A key element of BCI systems is the application of signal processing techniques to brainwave signals. Additionally, statistical classification methods are applied in order to identify the intention of the user. Currently, graduate research is being done to develop instrumentation and control algorithms to perform closed-loop movement and grasp control of an assistive robotic arm. Additionally, a scholar team is developing hardware and software components of a BCI system. |
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