Distributed neural networks make decoding cognition vastly harder than movement
Researchers at Mount Sinai have found that decoding cognitive processes is significantly more complex than decoding motor functions in brain-computer interfaces. This discovery highlights the challenges in advancing BCI technology beyond simple movement restoration.
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