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Muse is a technological headband equipped with brain sensors designed to support meditation, relaxation, and monitoring sleep. Developed by the Canadian neurotechnology company InteraXon, Muse uses electroencephalogram sensors placed on the forehead and behind the ears to detect brain activity and provide audio feedback via a mobile app. This will help users maintain concentration and achieve a calm and relaxed state of mind. Improved wellbeing is the ultimate goal: according to research, 71% of users feel they have better emotional regulation since they started a mindfulness process with Muse.
Detected brain signals are transmitted via Bluetooth to a designated app that translates them into environmental sounds: for example, when the mind is calm, bird chirps are heard; if mental activity increases, the sounds become more intense, like a thunderstorm. This system helps users recognise and regulate their mental state during meditation. In addition to brain data, the different versions of Muse also incorporate heart rate, breathing, and physical movements during the waking or sleeping state. Muse 2 and Muse S are the two versions available so far: the first helps improve concentration and relaxation, the second is designed to optimise energy recovery by monitoring sleep at night.
Based on research from Yale, Harvard, and Toronto universities, neurotechnology has contributed to over 200 peer-reviewed studies focusing on cognitive performance, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Name:
Muse
Sector:
Mental health
Pros:
Access and application of brainwave data, both inside and outside the laboratory, and in live environments
Features:
Powerful and compact electroencephalography system for meditation and relaxation
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