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1267

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The idea of controlling technology with your thoughts only is becoming reality with the emergence of consumer-grade Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). Understanding how regular users perceive this innovative way of controlling their devices is crucial, as it offers a more seamless and intuitive method of interacting with technology. Despite the improving capabilities and smaller form factor of BCI, its potential usage by non-medical users remains largely unexplored. In this research, we address this gap in a mixed-methods approach. In (n=26) qualitative interviews we explore users’ perception of BCI technology and identify its impact on users’ attitudinal and behavioral outcomes. Our findings reveal that users consider their perception as a cyborg and the device's functionality when deciding on their intention to interact with BCI, dependent whether BCI used for individual or organizational interaction. We employ a pre-study (n=189) and multiple experimental studies to empirically triangulate and quantify findings from qualitative interviews.

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Dec 11th, 12:00 AM

Examining User Perceptions of Brain-Computer Interfaces for Practical Applications: An Exploratory Study

The idea of controlling technology with your thoughts only is becoming reality with the emergence of consumer-grade Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). Understanding how regular users perceive this innovative way of controlling their devices is crucial, as it offers a more seamless and intuitive method of interacting with technology. Despite the improving capabilities and smaller form factor of BCI, its potential usage by non-medical users remains largely unexplored. In this research, we address this gap in a mixed-methods approach. In (n=26) qualitative interviews we explore users’ perception of BCI technology and identify its impact on users’ attitudinal and behavioral outcomes. Our findings reveal that users consider their perception as a cyborg and the device's functionality when deciding on their intention to interact with BCI, dependent whether BCI used for individual or organizational interaction. We employ a pre-study (n=189) and multiple experimental studies to empirically triangulate and quantify findings from qualitative interviews.

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