2021 Meeting Summary
The 2021 symposium was held as the Sino-German Symposium on Brain-Machine Systems within the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Human-Machine Systems (ICHMS 2021).
Meeting Information
The 2021 symposium brought together researchers interested in neurotechnology, neuromodulation, and human-machine systems.
Meeting
Sino-German Symposium on Brain-Machine Systems
Within the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Human-Machine Systems (ICHMS 2021)
Date and Location
9 September 2021
Magdeburg, Germany
Online via Zoom
Website
Background
The 2nd IEEE International Conference on Human-Machine Systems, jointly organized by IEEE and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, is a major annual event in the field of human-machine systems and aims to promote both academic research and industrial development.
Brain-machine systems focus on information exchange and interaction between the human brain and external devices. Brain-computer interfaces can support applications such as exoskeleton control for motor rehabilitation after stroke or spinal cord injury. In parallel, electrical and electromagnetic stimulation methods are used to modulate brain networks, including non-invasive brain stimulation for depression and chronic pain, and deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, depression, and epilepsy.
As a non-pharmacological approach to modulating brain function, brain-machine systems offer broad opportunities for neurological and psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. They also provide new perspectives for improving quality of life and advancing the scientific understanding of the human brain.
Theme
Synchronizing Brains, Minds, and Machines
Scope and Topics
The symposium provided a platform for researchers from China and Germany, while remaining open to participants worldwide.
- Brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
- Non-invasive brain stimulation including TMS, tDCS, and tACS
- Brain-inspired intelligence
- Neurorehabilitation
- Artificial intelligence in neuroscience
Keynote Speakers
The 2021 symposium featured keynote speakers from Germany, China, and international research institutions.
Submission Information
The symposium included keynote talks and poster presentations.
- Poster papers were required in 3-page IEEE two-column format.
- Submissions were made through EasyChair via the conference website.
- Papers were expected to include figures, tables, and references.
- All submissions were required in PDF format.
- Accepted papers were scheduled for publication in IEEE Xplore and indexing by EI.
Post-Conference Publications
Accepted papers were included in the IEEE conference proceedings, with selected papers considered for extended publication opportunities.
- IEEE conference proceedings in IEEE Xplore
- Possible invitation to extended versions in special issues such as IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems
- Potential additional publication opportunities announced during the conference
Important Dates
The main conference deadlines for the symposium were as follows.
Organizers
Local young scientist organizers included the following contributors.
Jiahua Xu, Felix Putze, Ningfei Li, Zheng Wu, Ying Gao, Axel Boese, Alfredo Illanes, Fengxue Qi, Shenghong He, Ren Xu, Jingwen Qiao
Archive Material
The archived PDF file for this previous meeting is provided below for direct reference.