Connecting the Brain with Augmented Reality: A Systematic Review of BCI-AR Systems

The increasing integration of brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) with augmented reality (AR) presents new possibilities for immersive and interactive environments, particularly through the use of head-mounted displays (HMDs). Despite the growing interest, a comprehensive understanding of BCI-AR system...

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Main Authors: Georgios Prapas, Pantelis Angelidis, Panagiotis Sarigiannidis, Stamatia Bibi, Markos G. Tsipouras
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/21/9855
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description The increasing integration of brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) with augmented reality (AR) presents new possibilities for immersive and interactive environments, particularly through the use of head-mounted displays (HMDs). Despite the growing interest, a comprehensive understanding of BCI-AR systems is still emerging. This systematic review aims to synthesize existing research on the use of BCIs for controlling AR environments via HMDs, highlighting the technological advancements and challenges in this domain. An extensive search across electronic databases, including IEEEXplore, PubMed, and Scopus, was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines, resulting in 41 studies eligible for analysis. This review identifies key areas for future research, potential limitations, and offers insights into the evolving trends in BCI-AR systems, contributing to the development of more robust and user-friendly applications.
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spelling doaj-art-bb729e23e1d54a0ab0f7dde9429e0dcb2025-08-20T02:14:22ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-10-011421985510.3390/app14219855Connecting the Brain with Augmented Reality: A Systematic Review of BCI-AR SystemsGeorgios Prapas0Pantelis Angelidis1Panagiotis Sarigiannidis2Stamatia Bibi3Markos G. Tsipouras4Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Campus ZEP Kozani, 50100 Kozani, GreeceDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Campus ZEP Kozani, 50100 Kozani, GreeceDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Campus ZEP Kozani, 50100 Kozani, GreeceDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Campus ZEP Kozani, 50100 Kozani, GreeceDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Campus ZEP Kozani, 50100 Kozani, GreeceThe increasing integration of brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) with augmented reality (AR) presents new possibilities for immersive and interactive environments, particularly through the use of head-mounted displays (HMDs). Despite the growing interest, a comprehensive understanding of BCI-AR systems is still emerging. This systematic review aims to synthesize existing research on the use of BCIs for controlling AR environments via HMDs, highlighting the technological advancements and challenges in this domain. An extensive search across electronic databases, including IEEEXplore, PubMed, and Scopus, was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines, resulting in 41 studies eligible for analysis. This review identifies key areas for future research, potential limitations, and offers insights into the evolving trends in BCI-AR systems, contributing to the development of more robust and user-friendly applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/21/9855augmented realityARbrain–computer interfaceBCIEEGHMD
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Connecting the Brain with Augmented Reality: A Systematic Review of BCI-AR Systems
Applied Sciences
augmented reality
AR
brain–computer interface
BCI
EEG
HMD
title Connecting the Brain with Augmented Reality: A Systematic Review of BCI-AR Systems
title_full Connecting the Brain with Augmented Reality: A Systematic Review of BCI-AR Systems
title_fullStr Connecting the Brain with Augmented Reality: A Systematic Review of BCI-AR Systems
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AR
brain–computer interface
BCI
EEG
HMD
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