A P300 Brain Computer Interface to Operate Power Wheelchair Tilt

A P300 Brain Computer Interface to Operate Power Wheelchair Tilt

The investigators want to develop a brain-computer interface (BCI) that will eventually allow people who are completely paralyzed to independently control the tilt feature on their power wheelchairs. This study will allow healthy volunteers to test the feasibility and accuracy of controlling a BCI using only their brain signals while seated in a tilting wheelchair.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 or older.
• Able to read text on a computer screen
• Able to understand and remember instructions concerning participation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable give informed consent.
• Unable to understand and follow instructions.
• Have abnormal tone or uncontrolled movements in the head-and-neck that would interfere with EEG recordings.
• Known to have photosensitive epilepsy.
• Open head lesions or sores.