The Body-Machine Interface (BMI) pole of EPFL N-Pulse is focusing on the development of hardware and software to allow the human body to seamlessly connect to and control external devices. It constitutes of three main teams:
The EMG Team will create a wearable EMG bracelet, capable of sensing muscular activation. The EEG Team will develop a stand-alone EEG headset, capturing brain signals. These two teams will use and manufacture hardware components, such as mechanical structures and electrical circuits. The hardware should be capable of being used individually, on a stand-alone basis, thus applicable in many different applications. The BMI Software Team will be responsible to use these electrophysiological signals to control external devices. They will collect neurological data, train ML/AI algorithms, and provide actionable control for different experiments.
The first and foremost goal of the BMI pole will be the control of an upper-limb prosthesis, developed by the Prosthesis pole. Therefore, the BMI Software team will be in close contact with the team responsible for the software of the prosthesis. Later on, the scope of the BMI pole can be broadened, while keeping a clear focus on neurorehabilitation practices.
If a role in one of the poles interested you, please fill this form before September 19th, 23:59.
Role Descriptions: EEG Headset