What is a brain-computer interface?

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) let you control things using only your "thoughts"

They work by detecting and interpreting electrical signals from your brain, through special sensors placed on your head, and translating those signals into a command to control some output device, like a computer. BCIs can help people with physical limitations who may struggle to use other types of access methods like keyboards, mice, adaptive switches, etc.

The science behind brain-computer interfaces

The following studies describe BCI research generally. They do not evaluate Think2Switch and are provided as background only

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience - Research

BCI move: exploring pediatric BCI-controlled power mobility

A 2025 Frontiers in Human Neuroscience study on EEG-based BCIs and powered-mobility control

2025

IEEE EMBC - Research

Unlocking Independence: Exploring Movement with Brain-Computer Interface for Children with Severe Physical Disabilities

A 2021 IEEE EMBC pilot study of EEG-BCI control of power mobility

2021

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience - Research

On the feasibility of simple brain-computer interface systems for enabling children with severe physical disabilities to explore independent movement

A 2022 feasibility study of commercial EEG-BCIs for power-mobility control

2022

IEEE SMC - Research

Think BIG: Brain-Computer Interface Goals for Children with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy

A 2023 IEEE SMC study on user-centered design of home BCI programs and personalized goal-setting.

2023

IEEE EMBC - Research

Iterative Development of a Software to Facilitate Independent Home Use of BCI Technologies for Children with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy

A 2022 IEEE EMBC study on developing home-use BCI software, in which seven families operated the system independently at home.

2022