About Cap-2-Monitor

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Cap 2 Monitor is an attempt to communicate directly a brain with a computer. This is of the utmost interest for people with severe motor disabilities, who cannot use the standard communication devices like keyboards or cursors.

It relies on non-invasive EEG (electroencephalogram) electrodes, which are attached to the scalp. The electrodes detect the EEG signals related to motor intentions, like the preparation to move the left hand, or just imagining making such movement. Once the EEG signal has been decoded, it can be used to move a cursor on the screen, or to execute commands in a computer. For instance, the intention to move the right hand can be used to move the cursor to the right, and so on.