Name: A headset that reads your brainwaves
Uploaded: 2010-07-21T12:36:00Z
Duration: 10 min 20 s
Description: Tan Le's astonishing new computer interface reads its user's brainwaves, making it possible to control virtual objects, and even physical electronics, with mere thoughts (and a little concentration). She demos the headset, and talks about its far-reaching applications.

Tan Le: A headset that reads your brainwaves

A headset that reads your brainwaves

Tan Le's astonishing new computer interface reads its user's brainwaves, making it possible to control virtual objects, and even physical electronics, with mere thoughts (and a little concentration). She demos the headset, and talks about its far-reaching applications.

A new headset deciphers brain signals, enabling users to control virtual objects and real devices simply by thinking. This breakthrough uses a wireless, gel-free EEG system that costs a fraction of traditional setups, taking just minutes to wear and calibrate. By unfolding the brain’s complex surface digitally, the technology learns to interpret individual thought patterns. With applications ranging from video games to smart homes and assistive devices, it brings mind-machine interaction closer to everyday life.