Locked-in syndrome
Brain-computer interface

Our research seeks to develop an efficient and effective brain-computer interface system that will serve as a communication access method for individuals with locked-in syndrome. We strive to improve the accuracy and speed of the technology, as well as user satisfaction, for a system that can be used for functional written and spoken expression.
For more information on locked-in syndrome, please contact Betts Peters, Ph.D., C.C.C.-S.L.P. .
Betts Peters, Ph.D., CCC-SLP discusses brain-computer interfaces
Visit our BCI Playlist on YouTube for more videos that explain how brain-computer interface technology can help people with locked-in syndrome and their families.
Our research on locked-in syndrome
- Grant abstracts
- Publications
- Presentations
- Community input
Grant abstracts
Here you will find short descriptions of the three grants that we are currently working on in brain-computer interface.
Publications
Presentations
Community input
Resources for families
Podcasts
Brain computer interfaces with Dr. Melanie Fried-Oken. Listen to the podcast
Brain-computer interfaces for people with ALS. Listen to the podcast
Communication supports
We hope you will find these handouts helpful for those with locked-in syndrome:
Useful websites
Below, you will find links to online resources that we find useful. We encourage research participants and their families to take a look:
- What is a Brain-Computer Interface? Fundamental Questions Answered by Betts Peters and Melanie Fried-Oken
- National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies
- AAC-RERC, Supporting Communication of Individuals with Minimal Movement webcast
- Cognitive Systems Laboratory (CSL) at Northeastern University
- BCI Society