LA Times Article by Jessica Peralta and
OC Register Article by Greg Mellen
Students from Cal State Fullerton Bio-Electric Signal Based Systems Laboratory successfully demonstrated four prototypes with residents of the Fullerton Retirement Home, including robotic arm control using the Ultracortex headset.
Important Takeaways,
“The other three prototypes demonstrated to seniors included a self-driving wheelchair, a memory aid for those with Alzheimer’s disease and Mind-Controlled Home Automation — a home automation system used with ALS patients who can’t speak.
Kiran George, program coordinator, said laboratory students work on projects that can potentially help individuals with disabilities, those with neuromuscular degenerative diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s, and senior citizens.
He said the main purpose underlying the projects is to develop devices that are accessible — both low-cost and easy to use.
‘Some devices that you get on the market [are] so expensive,’ George said.”
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