ROS-Neuro: A common middleware for BMI and robotics. The acquisition and recorder packages

Recent advances in the Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) and in the robotic fields allowed researchers to design a new generation of brain-actuated neuroprostheses to control a variety of assistive devices-ranging from powered wheelchairs to telepresence robots and robotic arms. However, the current interaction between BMI and robotic applications is still at its infancy. One of the reasons for the limited integration between these two technologies might be identified in the lack of a common research framework. In this scenario, ROS-Neuro may represent a solution to this challenge by providing a common middleware between BMI and robotics.