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This is a comparison of brain-computer interface devices available on the consumer market.

Comparison

Device Electrodes ADC bits Sensors Interpret: Peripheral SDK Released Producer Interface Notes
Aurora Dream Headband 1 8 frontal EEG/EOG sensor, open SDK, embedded 4-stage sleep tracking, 2 LEDs near the eyes Yes Yes July 2015 iwinks Bluetooth Low Energy / USB / SD Card Consumer Sleep Device
Melon Headband 4 ? L+R hemisphere prefrontal EEG Yes Nov 2014 Melon Bluetooth Low Energy A headband and mobile app to measure focus
iFocusBand 1 ? 8 mental states, facial tension, eye movement & quiet eye [1] Yes Yes October 2014 iFocusBand Bluetooth Soft woven sensors, audio feedback.
MindWave 1[2] 12 2 mental states (based on 4 brainwaves), eyeblinks[3] Yes Yes[4][5] 21 March 2011; 14 years ago NeuroSky
Mindflex (Uses NeuroSky chips) 1[6] 12 1 mental state No No 21 December 2009; 15 years ago Mattel (Neurosky partner[6]
Emotiv EPOC+ 14[7] 16 3 mental states (based on brainwaves), 13 conscious thoughts, facial expressions, head movements (sensed by 2 gyros)[8] Yes Yes[9][10] 21 December 2009; 15 years ago Emotiv
Emotiv Insight 5[11] 14 Yes Yes August 2015; 9 years ago Emotiv Bluetooth 4.0 LE.[11]
Star Wars Force Trainer (based on NeuroSky chips) 1 [6] 12 1 mental state No No 21 June 2009; 16 years ago Uncle Milton (Neurosky partner[6] Discontinued
MindSet 1[12] 12 2 mental states (based on 4 brainwaves), eyeblinks[3] Yes Yes[13] March 2007; 18 years ago NeuroSky
Mindball 1[14] ? 1 mental state No No 21 March 2003; 22 years ago Interactive Productline
XWave headset (uses NeuroSky chips) 1 12 8 EEG bands Yes Yes 5 January 2011; 14 years ago (Windows and iOS apps available now, Android app available soon[15]) PLX Devices Bluetooth Designed to look like a normal sports headband, no longer available
XWave Sonic (uses NeuroSky chips) 1 12 ? ? ? iOS apps available now PLX Devices Bluetooth Discontinued
MyndPlay BrainBand (Uses NeuroSky chips [16]) 1 12 8 EEG bands Yes Yes 1 December 2011; 13 years ago MyndPlay Bluetooth Soft headband, uses conductive gel for ear-clip
Muse 4 16 7 sensors; 5 front (2 active, 2 DRL, 1 reference), 2 active behind ears [17] ? Yes Shipped April 2014 InteraXon Bluetooth Comes with brain training app designed to reduce stress and improve focus.[18]
OpenBCI Ganglion Board 4 24 EEG, EMG, EKG, and accelerometer data Yes Yes Funded via Kickstarter in late 2015. Slated to by shipped to backers in Summer 2016. OpenBCI Bluetooth 4.0 Compatible with all existing OpenBCI gear and accessories.
OpenBCI 32bit Board 8 24 EEG, EMG, EKG, and accelerometer data Yes Yes Shipped to general public Dec 2014 OpenBCI Bluetooth 4.0 Open hardware project. OpenBCI originated under a DARPA solicitation and then became a company after being funded on Kickstarter.
OpenBCI R&D Kit 16 24 EEG, EMG, EKG, and accelerometer data Yes Yes Shipped to general public Dec 2014 OpenBCI Bluetooth 4.0 Open hardware project. The 16-channel R&D setup consists of a 32bit Board and an 8-channel extension shield, known as the "Daisy" board.
BrainLink Pro 3(EEG, GND, REF) 12 2 mental states (based on 4 brainwaves), eyeblinks Yes Yes 2014 Macrotellect Bluetooth
BrainLink Lite 3(EEG,GND,REF) 12 2 mental states (based on 4 brainwaves), eyeblinks Yes Yes 2015 Macrotellect Bluetooth Provide sport cap and yoga headband accessories[19]

Technology

All of the devices listed use electroencephalography except the Neural Impulse Actuator which only uses electromyography. Some use both electroencephalography and electromyography, such as the BrainBand MindWave, EPOC, and MindSet.

The OpenBCI board can acquire electroencephalography (EEG, electrical activity of the brain), as well as electromyography (EMG, electrical activity of skeletal muscles), and electrocardiography (ECG or EKG, electrical activity of the heart) data.

References

  1. ^ "How many sensors does the iFocusBand have?".
  2. ^ "MindWave". Store.neurosky.com. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  3. ^ a b "NeuroSky Technology". Company.neurosky.com. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  4. ^ "NeuroSky Do It Yourself". Neurosky.com. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  5. ^ NeuroSky Developers open source SDK
  6. ^ a b c d "Neurosky Partners". Neurosky.com. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  7. ^ "Emotiv headset". Emotiv.com. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  8. ^ "Emotive Official Website". Emotiv.com. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  9. ^ "Emotiv SDK". Emotiv.com. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  10. ^ Emokit open source SDK
  11. ^ a b "Emotiv Insight product sheet" (PDF).
  12. ^ "NeuroSky MindSet". Neurosky.com. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  13. ^ "NeuroSky Developer". Developer.neurosky.com. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  14. ^ "Mindball Accessories". Mindball.se. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  15. ^ "Products | PLX Devices Inc - USA". Plxwave.com. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  16. ^ "MyndPlay Ltd".
  17. ^ "How many sensors does the Muse have?".
  18. ^ "MUSE ™ - Meditation Made Easy". Muse: the brain sensing headband.
  19. ^ "BrainLink by Macrotellect | Healthy Brainwaves for Everyone". BrainLink Official Website. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
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