- Remove the current class from the content27_link item as Webflows native current state will automatically be applied.
- To add interactions which automatically expand and collapse sections in the table of contents select the content27_h-trigger element, add an element trigger and select Mouse click (tap)
- For the 1st click select the custom animation Content 27 table of contents [Expand] and for the 2nd click select the custom animation Content 27 table of contents [Collapse].
- In the Trigger Settings, deselect all checkboxes other than Desktop and above. This disables the interaction on tablet and below to prevent bugs when scrolling.
Often referred to as the interface between the human brain and external devices, neurotechnology holds immense potential to revolutionize the way we interact with the world around us. In fact, I believe it is poised to become the next software, seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our lives.
Just as software has become ubiquitous, powering our devices, applications, and systems, neurotechnology is on track to follow suit, embedding itself into the fabric of society in ways we're only beginning to imagine. Here's why:
Neurotech Impact: Applications for Every Day
Neurotechnology is rapidly transitioning from the realm of research and specialized applications into everyday life, offering solutions that enhance how we interact with technology. By bridging the gap between our minds and digital devices, neurotech is poised to create a seamless integration between mental and technological capabilities. From passive enhancements like adaptive audio experiences to active brain-computer interface (BCI) controls, the potential for neurotechnology to transform daily experiences is vast and still being explored. As this technology becomes more accessible, we are only beginning to glimpse how it will reshape productivity, wellness, and entertainment in our everyday routines.
Enhancing Human Capabilities:
Neurotechnology has the power to augment human capabilities in unprecedented ways. Imagine a world where BCI allows individuals to control devices with brain activity both actively and passively. Actively, even something as simple as clicking in spatial computing interfaces is game changing. Passively imagine a smart noise-canceling system that could adjust audio levels based on where your attention is focused.
Revolutionizing Healthcare:
In healthcare, neurotechnology holds immense promise for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Brain imaging techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG) enable researchers to map neural activity and understand the underlying mechanisms of neurological disorders. This knowledge can lead to more targeted therapies, personalized medicine, and improved outcomes for patients suffering from conditions like Parkinson's disease, depression, and traumatic brain injury. For example the list below is a non-exhaustive list of how EEG has been previously used.
Transforming Education and Learning:
Neurotechnology has the potential to revolutionize education by optimizing learning experiences and individualizing instruction. For instance, wearable EEG devices could monitor students' attention levels in real-time, allowing educators to adapt teaching strategies accordingly. Virtual reality (VR) simulations powered by brain-computer interfaces could provide immersive learning environments tailored to each student's cognitive profile, enhancing retention, and engagement.
Shaping Entertainment and Media:
The entertainment industry is also poised to undergo significant transformation thanks to neurotechnology. Imagine interactive experiences where viewers' neural responses dictate the storyline or intensity of a narrative.
Synergy with Spatial Computing: Redefining Human-Computer Interaction
Spatial computing, an emerging field that blends augmented reality (AR), VR, and mixed reality (MR), is set to converge with neurotechnology, opening up unprecedented opportunities for immersive and intuitive human-computer interaction.
Intuitive Control and Navigation:
One of the key challenges in spatial computing is designing interfaces that are intuitive and easy to control. Neurotechnology offers a solution by enabling users to interact with digital interfaces using their thoughts alone. With brain-computer interfaces integrated into spatial computing devices, users can perform basic navigation virtual environments, select objects, and perform actions without requiring additional controllers. People will not want to carry extra controllers in the future, using only hand gestures gets tiring and using your eyes for navigation is clumsy. Neurotechnology adds an intuitive control mechanism which revolutionizes the way we interact with technology, making spatial computing more accessible and user-friendly for everyone.
Personalized Experiences and Adaptive Environments:
Neurotechnology combined with spatial computing has the potential to create highly personalized experiences tailored to each user's cognitive and emotional state. By monitoring users' neural signals in real-time, spatial computing systems can adapt the content, aesthetics, and difficulty level of virtual environments to match individual preferences and abilities. For example, a virtual training simulation could dynamically adjust its complexity based on the user's level of focus and engagement, optimizing learning outcomes and user satisfaction.
Ultimately, the synergy between spatial computing and neurotechnology holds immense potential to redefine human-computer interaction and shape the future of immersive technologies. By leveraging the power of the human brain, spatial computing devices can offer unparalleled levels of immersion, control, and personalization, unlocking new possibilities across industries and transforming the way we experience the world.
Neurable's Blueprint for the Future
As neurotechnology continues to evolve and mature, opportunities abound across various sectors, including healthcare, gaming, education, and consumer electronics. From startups to established corporations, companies are recognizing the potential of neurotechnology to disrupt industries and create new markets, fueling innovation and driving economic growth worldwide.
The market opportunity for neurotechnology is immense. Just like software has a nearly infinite market cap, so does neurotechnology. The main obstacle is for a company to reach market readiness. Meaning their technology works seamlessly like a product and not a science project.
In this landscape of opportunity, I believe Neurable stands out as a key player, poised to capitalize on this future. We have developed the first ever seamless, intuitive brain-computer interfaces. Our current positing is that we are the only player that holds the key to non-invasive BCIs that can scale.
Our approach revolves around creating BCIs that are intuitive, reliable, and accessible to all. By leveraging advancements in machine learning, signal processing, and neuroimaging, we have developed the first seamless everyday brain-computer interface (MW75 Neuro), empowering users to control devices and manage their mental health. All in a form factor that enables neurotechnology to seamlessly integrate into a person's everyday life. As Neurable continues to grow, we'll expand our technology into more devices, building a dynamic ecosystem of neurotech-enabled wearables that transform everyday experiences and redefine what's currently possible.
2 Distraction Stroop Tasks experiment: The Stroop Effect (also known as cognitive interference) is a psychological phenomenon describing the difficulty people have naming a color when it's used to spell the name of a different color. During each trial of this experiment, we flashed the words “Red” or “Yellow” on a screen. Participants were asked to respond to the color of the words and ignore their meaning by pressing four keys on the keyboard –– “D”, “F”, “J”, and “K,” -- which were mapped to “Red,” “Green,” “Blue,” and “Yellow” colors, respectively. Trials in the Stroop task were categorized into congruent, when the text content matched the text color (e.g. Red), and incongruent, when the text content did not match the text color (e.g., Red). The incongruent case was counter-intuitive and more difficult. We expected to see lower accuracy, higher response times, and a drop in Alpha band power in incongruent trials. To mimic the chaotic distraction environment of in-person office life, we added an additional layer of complexity by floating the words on different visual backgrounds (a calm river, a roller coaster, a calm beach, and a busy marketplace). Both the behavioral and neural data we collected showed consistently different results in incongruent tasks, such as longer reaction times and lower Alpha waves, particularly when the words appeared on top of the marketplace background, the most distracting scene.
Interruption by Notification: It’s widely known that push notifications decrease focus level. In our three Interruption by Notification experiments, participants performed the Stroop Tasks, above, with and without push notifications, which consisted of a sound played at random time followed by a prompt to complete an activity. Our behavioral analysis and focus metrics showed that, on average, participants presented slower reaction times and were less accurate during blocks of time with distractions compared to those without them.
