Ori Cohen

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Ori Cohen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neuroscience and robotics, whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). His key research areas include real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rtfMRI), robotic embodiment, and motor imagery decoding. Cohen’s major contribution lies in demonstrating, for the first time, that fMRI can be used as a real-time input device to translate a subject’s thoughts directly into physical actions performed by a humanoid robot. His landmark 2012 pilot study (35 citations) and its 2014 follow-up (26 citations) established a proof-of-concept for fMRI-based robotic embodiment, where participants controlled a robot’s movements through mental imagery alone. This work bridges the gap between neural decoding and physical actuation, offering transformative potential for assistive technologies and rehabilitation. By showing that complex intentions can be extracted from brain activity and executed in real-world environments, Cohen has opened new pathways for non-invasive, thought-controlled prosthetics and human-robot interaction. His research remains a cornerstone reference for scholars exploring the frontiers of neuroprosthetics and embodied cognition.