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Bridging the Gap between Mind and Machine

Exploring the Future of Human-AI-Neurotechnology Integration

Herausgegeben: Vinjamuri, Ramana

Beschreibung

As the boundaries between biological intelligence and artificial systems continue to dissolve, a new frontier is emerging where thoughts can control machines, and machines can decode mental states. Bridging the Gap Between Mind and Machine takes readers on a compelling journey into the evolving nexus of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, brain-computer interfaces, cognitive science, and human-computer interaction. This book offers a sweeping view of how mind and machine are converging through advances in neural decoding, affective computing, wearable neurotechnology, robotics, and immersive interfaces such as virtual and augmented reality. At the heart of this exploration lies a fundamental question: how can we create seamless, intuitive, and ethical connections between human thought and computational systems? Drawing on contributions from leading researchers and interdisciplinary thinkers, this volume presents cutting-edge research, visionary frameworks, and real-world applications that are shaping the next generation of human-centered technology. From mental health interventions and assistive devices to artistic expression and cognitive augmentation, the chapters explore both the transformative potential and the ethical challenges of interfacing the mind with intelligent machines. Whether you're a neuroscientist, AI researcher, engineer, clinician, artist, or simply curious about the future of technology and consciousness, this book provides critical insights into how we can build technologies that not only respond to human intention but resonate with human experience. Join us as we bridge science, design, and the human spirit to illuminate the path toward a more integrated and intelligent future.

Autor

Ramana Vinjamuri is an Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). He is the Principal Investigator of the Sensorimotor Control Laboratory/ Vinjamuri Lab at UMBC. He serves as the center director for NSF IUCRC called BRAIN at UMBC. Supported by National Science Foundation (NSF CAREER award, NSF I-Corps and NSF IUCRC), NIDILRR (SBIR), New Jersey Health Foundation (Research and Innovation grants), United States-India Science and Technology Endowment Fund (Rehab Robotics), and several other internal grants he specializes in Sensorimotor Control, Brain Machine Interfaces, Exoskeletons, human-robot interaction and collaboration, and neurotechnologies for mental health. He received Mary E. Switzer Merit Fellowship from NIDILRR in 2010, IEEE Senior Membership in 2011, Harvey N Davis Distinguished Teaching Award in 2018 from Stevens Institute of Technology and NSF CAREER Award in 2019.  He is a visiting scientist at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) of National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has a visiting appointment at IIT-Hyderabad, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, and he teaches fractal credit courses there in summer and intersessions.   

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer Nature Switzerland / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 89545547, 978-3-032-06712-8
• Seitenzahl: 375
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Februar 2026
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm
• ISBN-13: 9783032067128
• ISBN-10: 303206712X
• Artikelnr.: 75251186