Neurotechnologies to Augment Human Cognitive Skills

Description

Neurotechnology has been typically used in the medical domain. However, they can bring huge benefits to healthy individuals as well. In this thesis, we will use transcranial direct stimulation in a controlled environment to test inhibition control in individuals (how good is a person at stopping an instinctive action). You will conduct a series of user studies following an established protocol and analyze whether transcranial stimulation helps participant inhibition. This work moves forward the field of human-computer interaction to enhance human capabilities.

You will

• Perform a review of current literature
• Collect data in a lab experiment
• Learn how to stimulate the brain using medical grade devices

You need

• User Study Experience
• Good communication skills

References

• Steeven Villa, Jasmin Niess, Takuro Nakao, Jonathan Lazar, Albrecht Schmidt, and Tonja-Katrin Machulla. 2023. Understanding Perception of Human Augmentation: A Mixed-Method Study.
• Albrecht Schmidt Augmenting Human Intellect and Amplifying Perception and Cognition