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Mind Over Matter

Brain-related innovations demonstrate the power of the mind

Implications - It's amazing what our brains can do, and it's apparent in the number of innovations that depend on brainwaves to function. Designers and scientists are getting ever more creative when it comes to products that rely on mind control and use brain frequencies to perform an act or provide information. From mind-controlled apparel to concentration-improving headbands, these creative devices demonstrate the possibilities of applying the brain to design and innovation.
Trend Themes
1. Mind Control Technology - Merging the power of the mind to everyday objects, revolutionizing way we interact with them
2. Wearable Technology - Wearable devices usher in new ways of experiencing and monitoring the world around us
3. Brain-computer Interface - Devices that bridge the gap between the brain and computer open up endless new possibilities
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Mind-controlled prosthetics, and brainwave-reading technology offer new opportunities for treating neurological conditions and disabilities
2. Entertainment - Mind-reading gadgets and mind-controlled transportation redefine the gaming and entertainment experience
3. Fashion and Apparel - Mind-controlled clothing and accessories create new products and customization opportunities
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7 Featured, 60 Examples:
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Date Range:
Mar 12 — Jun 12
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Featured Examples

play_circle_filledCreepy Mind-Controlled Couture
Creepy Mind-Controlled Couture
Mechapolypse Gown by Nange Magro Moves Via Concentration
Nange Magro, a masters student at the London College of Fashion, has created a mind-controlled dress called the Mechapolypse gown. As bizarre as it sounds, the designer has indeed managed to create... MORE
play_circle_filledMind-Reading Decks
Mind-Reading Decks
The Board of Imagination Moves From Your Thoughts
The Board of Imagination is a skateboard controlled by the mind. Developed by organization Chaotic Moon Labs, the Board of Imagination is a skateboard that uses your brainwaves to work. The Board of… MORE
Brain-Scanning Sweatbands
Brain-Scanning Sweatbands
The XWave Sport Headband is a Mind-Monitoring Workout Accessory
The XWave Sport headband may not help you move objects with your brain or read people’s minds, but it will give you some valuable information about the brain activity taking place while you... MORE
play_circle_filledMind-Powered Prosthetic Limbs
Mind-Powered Prosthetic Limbs
The Braingate Robotic Arm Moves Based on Human Thought
For a paralyzed individual, the ability to move their arm or leg in the same way as everyone else used to be more science-fiction than reality, but the BrainGate robotic arm is making that dream a... MORE
Mind-Focusing Headpieces
Mind-Focusing Headpieces
Axio Headband Measures Brain Waves to Help You Concentrate
There’s no denying that individual productivity would be greatly enhanced if we could remove the distractions surrounding us, but what if we could control our brains instead? The Axio headband... MORE
play_circle_filledBrainwave Cellphone Technologies
Brainwave Cellphone Technologies
NeuroSky Introduces MindWave Mobile for iOS and Android
NeuroSky has just released its new technology called MindWave Mobile for iOS and Android. MindWave is a brainwave-reading gadget that is the first of its kind. MindWave Mobile is distinct because it... MORE
play_circle_filledSlumber-Inducing Masks
Slumber-Inducing Masks
NeuroDreamer Makes You Fall Asleep Via Ambient Music & Faded Light
For those who have trouble falling asleep, perhaps the NeuroDreamer sleep mask will help you out. Created by inventor and hacker Mitch Altman, the NeuroDreamer is a mask that will help you fall... MORE

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