Tag Archives: eeg

Thought-Controlled Flying Simulation

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Dalma Boros

TweetI just discovered this yesterday, and it’s shot to the VERY top of my long list of must-try BCI applications. It’s called “Ascender,” and it’s a thought-controlled flight-simulator. I don’t mean like, airplane flight, I mean like levitation kind of … Continue reading →

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Dr. Charles Eric Henry, Pioneer of EEG, Dies at 95

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Dalma Boros

TweetJust over one month ago, one of the five pioneers of electroencephalography (EEG) passed away at age 95. Dr. Charles Eric Henry had helped standardize the recording, interpretation and reporting of EEG, and actively contributed to clinical and research aspects … Continue reading →

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Our Top 5 Favourite Gadgets from CES 2011

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Dalma Boros

TweetAlright gang, CES 2011 has passed. It came as fast as it went in a whirlwind of hustle, bustle, and brain-muscle. The InteraXon team had no trouble keeping busy between demoing two new products of our own, and surveying approximately … Continue reading →

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Zen Bound 2 and Other Mind Games

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dalma Boros

TweetSince today marks the start of CES, and InteraXon is gearing up to show off our amazing inventions to hoards of techies, I’ve decided to talk about the realm of mind-controlled gaming. Zen Bound 2 Last week we announced the … Continue reading →

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My Night With Zeo: The Personal Sleep Coach

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Dalma Boros

Tweet I’m pretty confident that I’m not the only person who suffers from sleep deprivation these days. In fact, it’s kind of an epidemic in North America. There are so many sleep-stealing culprits in the western lifestyle; unhealthy food, lack … Continue reading →

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Columbia University and Neuromatters Develop Rapid Image Analysis Tool

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Dalma Boros

TweetSatellite Image of Ayers Rock, Australia. Photo by GeoEye. The question we tend to pose when we develop computer technology is “How can computers better help us?” But when do we ask “How can humans better help computers?” A team … Continue reading →

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What is a Brain Wave?

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Dalma Boros

TweetWe’ve mentioned brain waves a lot on this blog, but we’ve never gone into detail about them. So we’re going back to basics today, and talking about what exactly a brain wave is. Consider this a “Brain Waves 101” post. … Continue reading →

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Music Synchronizes Brainwaves

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Dalma Boros

TweetResearch indicates that music enhances learning, memory and reasoning. However, investigation has yet to reveal how that actually works. One study from 2007 brings some interesting results to the table in terms of what mechanisms might be underlying this phenomenon. … Continue reading →

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The Power of Dreams: Is There Anything Honda Can’t Do?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Dalma Boros

TweetHonda is more than a motor company, it’s a powerhouse of innovation. From the revolutionary (now a global standard) 4-stroke engine motorbike, to their recession-proof line of fuel efficient automobiles, to the pint-sized marvel that is ASIMO (you need to … Continue reading →

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