Millán has made several seminal contributions to the field of brain-machine interfaces, especially based on electroencephalogram signals. Most of his achievements revolve around the design of brain-controlled robots. He has received several recognitions for these pioneering achievements, notably the IEEE-SMC Norbert Wiener Award in 2011, elevation to IEEE Fellow in 2017 and elected Fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering. In addition to his work on the fundamentals of BMI and design of neuroprosthetics, Millán is prioritizing the translation of BMI to end-users who live with motor and cognitive disabilities. In parallel, he is designing BMI technology to offer new interaction modalities for people without disabilities.