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KIST Neurocomputing Lab.
As of July 2021, two post-docs, three Ph.D. candidates, and M.S. student are conducting research as a team. The main research fields of this laboratory are "Brain-Computer Interface", "Brain Disease Research", and "Brain Cognitive Research". Recent research topics include [Brain-controlling external devices (exoskeleton robots/remote robots) using brain waves- Computer interface technology], [Research on abnormal EEG patterns of epilepsy patients and development of diagnostic aids], [Development of EEG-based early diagnosis technology for dementia], and [Development of control interface suitable for future manned/unmanned combat environment], etc. This laboratory has conducted joint research with the Department of Psychiatry and Neurology of leading domestic hospitals such as Severance Hospital, Korea University Hospital, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, and Incheon St. Mary's Hospital. We are conducting joint research with brain engineering research institutes of leading universities.
field of research
Brain research is a cutting-edge discipline that requires cutting-edge technologies in various fields such as brain neurobiology, brain cognition research, brain disease research, and brain engineering. The KIST Neurocomputing Lab is conducting brain cognition research and brain disease research based on brain engineering using brain waves among various research fields. EEG is a signal that induces brain nerve signals through various experiments and imaginations and is measured non-invasively. For EEG-based research, training technology to extract high-quality EEG, signal processing technology to obtain clean EEG, machine learning/ AI-based EEG index extraction/classification technology is required.
In this laboratory, various studies have been conducted to help in the treatment and diagnosis of brain diseases. We developed a BCI-based self-directed exercise rehabilitation system that directly induces brain plasticity in the existing rehabilitation method limited to the upper and lower extremities of stroke patients. In addition, we developed a program to prevent and treat Internet game addiction based on virtual reality, brain waves, and biosignals. Recently, we are researching the development of abnormal EEG pattern analysis program for epilepsy patients to predict the prognosis of epilepsy patients, development of programs for early diagnosis of dementia, and EEG analysis methodology. We have been actively conducting research on brain cognition as well as brain diseases. Based on the original technology for haptic control, this laboratory studied the correlation between user preference and brain waves according to touch. In addition, we developed a program that extracts the user's emotions based on biosignals from wearable devices, local facial images, and brain waves. In addition, changes in the brain when using smartphones (games, SNS) and changes in the brain given by ASMR were analyzed using EEG. Our laboratory, which has secured the source technology based on these studies, is currently conducting research on controlling lower extremity exoskeleton robots/ telepresence robots at remote locations/ eating aid robots based on brain-computer interface technology using only brain waves. In addition, we are planning research to develop a control interface suitable for future combat environments based on EEG. For detailed research details, please check the RESEARCH tab.