Invasive BCI and noninvasive BCI with VR/AR technology

Abstract

Virtual Reality (VR), a scientific method and technology created by the human being during the process of exploring nature, help human understand nature, and then better adapt and utilize the natural resource. Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), a direct connection between the brain of a human or animal and an external device, provides a straightforward communication pathway, which might be used as a potential input solution for VR technology. In recent years, with the maturity of VR technology and the breakthrough of BCI technology, combing these two technologies is becoming more and more possible. Moreover, many companies and scientists have started their research and develop new technology using BCI with VR or AR system. Once the new technology comes out, there will be a huge change in the world. People can realize virtual social, virtual office, and even live in a virtual world. This paper will further discuss the research objectives and future application of VR/AR technology combined with invasive and non-invasive BCI. Discussing separately BCI used as perceptual devices and interaction devices of VR/AR systems. This study found that various types of brain-computer interfaces are potential auxiliary tools for future XR products such as VR/AR glasses.