the mind machine

Oct 26 2020 48
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The mind machine is a podcast devoted to the latest research in applied neurosciences, physiological computing, neuroadaptive interfaces and human factors psychology. Each episode features a conversation with a different researcher about their work. Our discussions will focus on emerging technologies, such as: brain-computer interfaces, system automation, affective computing, wearable sensors and assistive technology. The conversations will cover technical aspects of the work as well as potential societal impacts. The podcast will present academic research in a way that is both informal and accessible for both professional and non-professional listeners.

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Ep 11: Anne-Marie Brouwer on Applied Neuroscience

Oct 26 2020 67 mins  
Anne-Marie Brouwer is a senior Scientist at TNO in the Netherlands. She has a background in cognitive psychology but has applied her methodological expertise to a wide range of research projects. During our conversation, we talk about the importance of methodology for applied research in psychology and neurosciences. We also talk about specific projects that Anne-Marie has been inv

Ep10: Fabien Lotte on Brain-Computer Interfaces

Sep 08 2020 48 mins  
In this episode, I talk to Fabien Lotte from INRIA in Bordeaux about his research on Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). Fabien is a computer scientist working in this field with a particular interest in signal processing and machine learning for EEG-based BCI. We talk about the role of machine learning in neurotechnologies and Fabien's research projects, on everything from user learn

Ep 9: Graeme Moffat on Consumer Neurotechnology

Feb 24 2020 78 mins  
Graeme Moffat is a neuroscientist working in the field of consumer neurotechnology. At the time of this conversation, he was chief scientist at Interaxon who make the Muse product. Muse is an EEG system designed to support meditation practice via auditory feedback. During our conversation, we talk about the development of Muse and the challenges encountered when designing an EEG sy

Ep 8: Sergi Bermudez I Badia on Virtual Neurorehabilitation

Nov 17 2019 61 mins  
The research conducted by Sergi Bermudez I Badia works at the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute concerns the integration of technologies into the process of neurorehabilitation. His work integrates virtual reality, serious games, brain-computer interfaces and gamification to facilitate recovery from brain damage due to a stroke. He talks about his career, the development o

Ep7: Chad Stephens on Human Factors & Aviation

Oct 08 2019 62 mins  
In this episode of the mind machine, I'm talking to Dr. Chad Stephens from the NASA Langley Research Centre. Chad is a psychophysiologist currently working in the field of aviation and human factors. We talk about his early work on emotions and the autonomic nervous system before discussing the work he does at NASA. Our conversation covers measuring performance in pilot, hypoxia, m

Ep 6: Dick De Waard on Traffic Psychology

May 06 2019 48 mins  
In episode 6 of the mind machine, I talk to Prof. Dick De Waard about his research into traffic psychology and human factors. We discuss how driving behaviour is measured on the real-road and in simulators and how psychophysiological methods can be integrated into those environments. We also have a long chat about the measurement of mental workload and the logistics of doing applie

Ep5: Klaus Gramann on Mobile Brain-Body Imaging

Mar 16 2019 45 mins  
In the fifth episode of the podcast, I talk to Professor Klaus Gramann of the Berlin Mobile Brain-Body Imaging (MoBI) Lab. We discuss his work on studying spatial navigation and other topics while measuring brain activity in fully mobile participants. We also talk about the role of wearable sensors and VR that enable this type of research and issues related to signal processing of

Ep4: Frederic Dehais on Aviation Psychology

Feb 12 2019 50 mins  
In this fourth episode of the podcast, I talk to Professor Frederic Dehais from the University of Toulouse. Fred talks about his background and his work applying neurosciences to the area of aviation psychology. We talk about his research into pilot error and the pros and cons of using neurophysiological methods in the cockpit, particularly EEG and fNIRS. Fred talks about the role

Ep3: Wendy Rogers on Cognitive Ageing & Social Robotics

Jan 16 2019 35 mins  
Prof. Wendy Rogers talks about her research into cognitive ageing and the design of technology to support the ageing process. Our conversation covers the development of Wendy's work, from the study of skill acquisition to understanding the process of technology acceptance in older users. We also talk about Wendy's work on social robotics and designing robots to support older users

Ep2: Alan Pope on Biocybernetic Loop & Neurofeedback

Nov 04 2018 50 mins  
In the episode, I talk to Dr. Alan Pope from the NASA Langley Research Centre in Hampton, Virginia. Alan talks about how his passion for engineering and psychology led to his research on mental workload, the biocybernetic loop and neurofeedback systems. Our conversation also takes in the influence of cybernetics on his work, how to use EEG to measure psychological states and the me