Not as braindead as I feared…
Just spent the morning with the nice chaps at Rolling Sound, who were kind enough to let me play with NeuroSky, a headset out of the States that reads brainwaves that can be used to control computer software.
The headset (below) looks like a standard bluetooth-type set of headphones, but has a set of sensors that touch your ear and also one that touches the bottom of your forehead.
After a couple of false starts – at one stage I was beginning to think brain had completely failed – the headset began to pick up readings. It was pretty fascinating to see how the readings changed as I relaxed and then concentrated on a variety of different things. They’ve developed an SDK from which developers can then create applications for the device, and whilst the technology is still in its infancy, its captured my imagination regarding the endless possibilities of this sort of device.
Holler if you want some more information about this, for clients such as the Home Office, NHS, BBC etc. it feels like something that could enhance an experience no end.
Thanks to Si and John for their time.
Tags: Brain, Neurosky, New Technology