University of Washington-Seattle Campus · EngineeringOrsborn BCI Lab
Amy L Orsborn · Seattle, Washington
Research Focus
Dr. Amy L. Orsborn's lab focuses on enhancing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that help restore movement in paralyzed individuals. The research investigates how the interaction between brain activity and decoding algorithms can be optimized to maintain reliable BCI performance over extended use. By understanding and leveraging the brain's plasticity, the lab aims to create robust systems that can adapt to changing conditions and ensure long-term usability for real-world applications.
brain-computer interfacesBCImotor controlbrain plasticityneural signalsanimal modelsdecoding algorithmsneuroengineeringsignal loss
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how decoding algorithms influence the structure of neural information encoding for BCI robustness.
AIM 02Examine the specificity of learned neural encoders related to BCI movements and task changes.
AIM 03Develop and test a novel decoder training paradigm focusing on optimizing multiple performance objectives.
Skills the Lab Values
micro-electrocorticographyanimal behavior monitoringneural data analysissignal processingalgorithm developmentmachine learningexperiment designdata visualizationelectrophysiologylongitudinal studies
Output against the department
Publications67bottom 11% of dept.246th of 278
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Citations1.8kbottom 13% of dept.242nd of 278
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