Visual context affects the perceived timing of tactile sensations elicited through intracortical microstimulation: a case study of two participants

Little is known about how the brain integrates tactile sensations elicited through intracortical microstimulation (ICMS) with visual information. This work investigates how visual cues affect the perception of tactile sensations from ICMS in two human participants. The results suggest that visual context can influence the perceived timing and the qualitative nature of artificial sensations, which is directly relevant to the implementation of a viable brain-machine interface (BMI) for individuals with tactile impairments.