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Brainwaves Now Powering Wearables
22 Dec
Summary
- New head-based wearables read brain waves using EEG technology.
- Devices aim to improve sleep quality and boost productivity.
- Apple's Vision Pro integrates with brain-computer interfaces.
Wearable technology is advancing beyond wrists and fingers, with new devices now targeting the head to read brain waves using electroencephalography (EEG). Companies are developing headbands and headphones that analyze electrical impulses to enhance user experiences.
Elemind, for instance, offers a $350 headband designed to improve sleep quality by delivering acoustic stimulation to encourage deeper sleep waves. Similarly, Neurable's $500 headphones aim to boost productivity by tracking brain activity associated with concentration. These devices not only monitor focus but can also prompt users to take necessary breaks.
Tech giants like Apple are also exploring this frontier, with a patent for EEG-sensing AirPods and the integration of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) into the Vision Pro headset. Startups like Cognixion are already leveraging this by creating AR apps controlled by brain signals, aiming to aid communication for those with speech impairments, hinting at broader future applications for mind-controlled devices.
