Brain-Computer Interface Role-Playing (BCI RPG)
The BCI RPG Neurotech Project
Overview
BCI RPG is an opensource Brain-Computer Interface controls supported social multiplayer Role-Playing Game able to be played through brainwaves (aka just your thoughts).
Created by "The Grandfather of Therapeutic Gaming", Hawke Robinson is Executive Director and founder of the 501(c)3 non-profit RPG Research. Both our founder and the organization are huge advocates for accessibility and inclusiveness.
Our founder's background in nursing, recreation therapy, gaming, neuroscience, music, and more has inspired his decades-long endeavor to using non-invasive neuro-and-bio technologies for people with accessibility issues, as well as enhanced experiences for the general public. Our founder was first involved with role-playing games in 1977. He also began software development and engaging in the online community in 1979 (through the University of Utah) and various BBSes. He has been involved with VR equipment since the late 1980s using Amigas (still has working Amiga 2000) and other equipment over the decades. Developed Virtual-Reality Markup Language (VRML) websites in the mid-to-late-90s. Experimenting with early AR in the late 90s and early 2000s with early PDAs and "smartphones" long before iOS and Android existed (Nokia, Palm phones, etc), combined with early location and GPS technologies.
Experimenting with biofeedback and bio-controlled devices since 1996 (a la mouse cursor controlled by electromyogram (EGM) controlled single fingertip clip for example).
Since about 2005 working on integration of EMG and electroencephalogram (EEG) and later brain-computer interface (BCI) equipment with computers, mobile devices, VR, and AR. Experimenting with a wide range of VR and AR hardware and software, including used in educational, artistic, social, and therapeutic programs.
Improving RPG Accessibility For Everyone
RPG Mobile Fleet: https://rpgmobile.com
Improving Introductory Play and Accessibility to RPG: https://w3.rpgresearch.com/blog/breaking-down-the-rpg-barriers-to-entry-with-bfrpg
We support accessibility not only through all of our training, advocacy, and accessible mobile facilities, but through our active projects to make gaming accessible to all. RPG Research is a 501(c)3 100% volunteer-run non-profit research charitable research and human services organization. More about RPG Research.
Main website: www.bcirpg.com - alias: https://www.rpgresearch.com/bci-rpg
Moved project name from erpg to bcirpg.
New open source Github source code repository is now: https://github.com/RPG-Research/bcirpg was The opensource github repository: https://github.com/RPG-Research/erpg
The project Wiki: https://github.com/RPG-Research/erpg/wiki
Using RPGs for Brain Injury Recovery (Activating Maximal Neuroplasticity)
PDF: https://www.academia.edu/18120187/Presentation_Using_Role_Playing_Games_in_the_Treatment_of_Traumatic_Brain_Injury
Authorized Commercial implementation of BCI RPG
- RPG Therapeutics LLC's NeuroRPG