Mind Control Your Game: Brain Tech Boosts Performance

Neurable is developing brain-computer interface (BCI) technology that aims to improve gamers' performance by visualizing their cognitive load and focus. The company demonstrated its 'Prime' software at CES 2026, which uses capacitive bands in headphones to read brain activity. This allows players to see their mental state and learn to manage it through exercises like controlled breathing, leading to measurable improvements in reaction time and accuracy.

The 'Broadcast' software by Neurable provides on-screen gauges for players to monitor frustration or stress during gameplay. Unlike AI assistants that analyze playstyle, Neurable's tech offers direct insight into the player's own brain activity. The company is not releasing its software publicly but is seeking partners to embed its BCI technology into consumer products such as headphones, earbuds, and smart glasses.

Founded in 2016 as a research group at the University of Michigan, Neurable has a decade of experience in scanning brain activity, including work with the U.S. Army and Singapore Air Force. This expertise has allowed them to refine methods for less intrusive brain activity measurement, achieving high correlation with conventional methods. Neurable anticipates strong interest from gamers, who are often early adopters of new technology and invest heavily in hardware for performance advantages.