Already making waves, the open-source brain-computer interface ‘OpenBCI’ project on Kickstarter is changing the way we see technology.
Yes, you read right. With already over $100,000 raised for this new frontier in brainwave technology, brainwaves are leaving the lab and moving into our everyday lives – all you will need is a computer.
Creators Joel Murphy and Conor Russomanno, and their 551 Kickstarter backers, believe open-source is the way to go to better understand our brains, and the best way to innovate when it comes to hardware and software development.
Hoping to make enough money from the Kickstarter campaign to mass produce their OpenBCI prototype, this innovation will make sending emails by just thinking about it a reality.
Brain-Connected Gadgets
The Kickstarter OpenBCI Project is Bound to Make Waves at CES2014
Trend Themes
1. Brain-computer Interface Technology - The OpenBCI project disrupts traditional human-computer interaction by translating brain waves into computer commands.
2. Open-source Hardware and Software Development - Open-source hardware and software development presents a new frontier of innovation opportunities for brain-computer interface technology.
3. Everyday Integration of Brainwave Technology - The move towards everyday integration of brainwave technology represents a disruptive shift in human-technology interaction.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Brain-computer interface technologies may revolutionize healthcare, with potential applications in prosthetics, mental health treatment, and more.
2. Consumer Technology - Brainwave technology has the potential to be integrated into consumer devices such as smartphones, wearables, and other smart home products.
3. Gaming and Entertainment - The integration of brain-computer interface technology into gaming and entertainment may lead to new immersive and unique experiences for users.