Carlos Borja-Galeas

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Carlos Borja-Galeas is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the intersection of neural control and assistive technology. His most notable work, "Control of an Arm-Hand Prosthesis by Mental Commands and Blinking" (2019), introduces a novel approach to prosthetic limb operation by integrating electroencephalography (EEG) signals for mental commands with electrooculography (EOG) for blink detection. This dual-modality system allows users to control both gross arm movements and fine hand gestures through a combination of thought and simple eye actions, significantly enhancing the naturalness and responsiveness of prosthetic devices. While the paper has garnered 2 citations, its conceptual contribution lies in demonstrating a low-cost, non-invasive interface that could make advanced prosthetics more accessible. Borja-Galeas’s work is particularly relevant for researchers in brain-computer interfaces and rehabilitation engineering, offering a practical pathway toward intuitive control systems for individuals with upper-limb amputations. His research underscores a commitment to bridging human cognition with machine precision, aiming to restore not just function but quality of life.