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realization, but task-oriented. If the subject selected e.g. the forward arrow then the
avatar moved forward until another command was initiated. Therefore, not only the
accuracy of the BCI system, but also the decision-making speed was important.
The smart home and avatar control are just two examples that show applications
of BCI systems in Virtual Reality. Launching new applications in the near future,
including bringing the systems in the patient’s home, requires a flexible development
environment.
Acknowledgments This work was supported by the EC projects Presenccia, SM4all, Brainable,
Decoder, Better and Vere.
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