University of California-San Francisco · NeuroscienceNeuroprosthetics and Motor Control Lab
Karunesh Ganguly · San Francisco, California
Research Focus
Dr. Karunesh Ganguly's lab at UCSF focuses on developing advanced brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that can help patients with severe motor disabilities regain control of robotic arms. Their research specifically looks at using electrocorticography (ECoG), a method for recording brain activity, to enable paralyzed individuals to intuitively control robotic devices for tasks like reaching and grasping objects. This work aims to improve the quality of life for those affected by paralysis through innovative neuroprosthetic technology.
brain-computer interfaceselectrocorticographyrobotic armsneuroprostheticsmotor disabilitybrain activityrehabilitation technologyassistive devicestetraplegiacomplex control
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a stable method for long-term control of a robotic arm using ECoG signals.
AIM 02Test different decoding algorithms for improved control accuracy.
AIM 03Enhance the robustness of neuroprosthetic control by tracking neural state fluctuations.
AIM 04Enable intuitive control of robotic arms for performing daily tasks by paralyzed patients.
AIM 05Investigate ways to pre-shape robotic hand movements for better task execution.
Skills the Lab Values
electrocorticographyrobotics controlsignal processingneural decodingalgorithm developmentdata analysishuman subject testingperformance assessmentassistive technology design
Output against the department
Publications111bottom 39% of dept.408th of 671
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Citations6.7kbottom 46% of dept.361st of 671
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