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| BCI helps connect the human brain directly to computers without any physical interaction. (Source: GenK) |
The Korean government is working to establish global standardization of brain-computer interface (BCI) data to gain an advantage in the technology field, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) said on September 11.
At the recent plenary meeting in Hangzhou (China) from September 4-7, the Joint Technical Committee on BCI of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) approved the above proposal from Korea.
BCI connects the human brain directly to computers without any physical interaction. This is a young but promising field that allows humans to physically control machines using only their thoughts. By allowing physically disabled people to control machines, this technology can be applied to many different fields such as medicine, health and mobility. Developed countries are working hard to develop BCI technology.
The proposal by South Korea comes as the global BCI industry is struggling with a lack of interoperability in data generated by BCI-related device manufacturers. By resetting the data to a version that can be interchanged between companies and countries through global standardization, the issue could be resolved, boosting the industry and reducing the cost of developing related devices.
South Korea is expected to lead a newly established working group on data. Previously, working groups established after the launch of the ISO Joint Technical Committee on BCI in June 2022 were all led by India.
As of now, the committee consists of 20 member countries, including South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, India, China and Japan.
KATS Chairman Chin Chong-wook expressed hope that Korea will take a leadership role in the early stages of the BCI global standardization process at the new joint committee and working group.
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