Consumer EEG & fNIRS wearables are non-invasive headbands that estimate brain activity and attention states using dry electrodes for electroencephalography (EEG) and near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) optodes to measure blood-oxygen levels. These devices translate the sensed signals into simple state metrics on-device, providing insights for consumer wellness, meditation, and sleep tracking.
These wearables address the need for non-invasive methods to monitor and enhance consumer wellness by providing real-time insights into mental state and physiological conditions like sleep quality and stress levels.
Dry electrodes and fNIRS optodes are placed on the scalp to sense electrical activity in the brain (EEG) and changes in blood oxygenation (fNIRS). On-device algorithms process these signals to estimate various brain states such as focus, relaxation, or alertness. The results are displayed through a mobile app or integrated interface.
Manufacturing involves integrating dry electrodes, fNIRS optodes, and a processing unit in a lightweight, comfortable headband. The process requires precision in sensor placement and calibration to ensure accurate signal detection.
Components are assembled by placing dry electrodes and fNIRS optodes on the headband. On-device processors run algorithms that translate raw signals into usable data. Calibration is performed to optimize accuracy and user comfort.
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