@inproceedings{f0634b0192944f06abdd4d944e134b1a,
title = "{"}Neurabotics{"}: an integration of neurons, rats and robots for advanced studies of brain-computer interface systems",
abstract = "To address complex issues associated with the practical applications of brain-computer interface systems, we have developed a novel biorobotic system. We combine neurophysiological recordings in trained rats chronically implanted with multi-electrode arrays in sensory cortex with a mobile robot to create what we call the RABOT (rat-robot). The RABOT is a unique system that lends itself well to novel experiments in behavioral neuroscience and neural engineering. 6 rats were implanted with multi-electrode arrays in auditory cortex and placed inside a modified 12{"} round robot with 2-wheel differential drive locomotion controllable via on-board response levers. In preliminary evaluation, RABOTs were passively moved along a 16 ft track while a 2 Hz, free-field click stimulus was delivered at one end of the track. Response latencies varied almost linearly within the 16 ft track from 18-27 msec. Analysis of peak latency of multichannel PSTH responses was performed offline and used to estimate RABOT position and/or predict stimulus onset. The RABOT platform is ideal for both on and offline experimentation that more closely resembles real-world applications of brain-computer interfaces. In addition, multichannel neural recording in a 'real-world' sensory environment will help to further broaden our understanding of parallel processing in the nervous system.",
keywords = "Brain computer interfaces, Control systems, Delay, Mobile robots, Neural engineering, Neurons, Neuroscience, Rats, Robot sensing systems, Sensor arrays",
author = "Patrick Rousche and Ryan Clement and Chris Visser and Janet Cruz and Jennie Si",
year = "2003",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1109/CNE.2003.1196861",
language = "English (US)",
series = "International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, NER",
publisher = "IEEE Computer Society",
pages = "462--465",
editor = "Wolf, {Laura J.} and Strock, {Jodi L.}",
booktitle = "Conference Proceedings - 1st International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering",
note = "1st International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering ; Conference date: 20-03-2003 Through 22-03-2003",
}