Muse (headband)

Muse is a wearable brain sensing headband that can measure the wearers level of calm. The device measures brain activity via a series of EEG sensors, the level of activity is fed back to the user via headphones. Brain waves that correspond to a more relaxed state are represented by tweeting birds, those corresponding to higher amounts of brain activity are represented by storm sounds.[1] Using the headband helps in reaching a deep relaxed state relatively quickly compared to traditional meditation.[2] Muse is worn over the ears and connects to a companion mobile app via bluetooth. The goal of Muse is to use biofeedback to train your brain, differing from a device like Thync that claims to actually alter brainwaves by wearing it.[3]

Muse is the subject of various scientific studies, one of those at the Mayo Clinic, to understand its usefulness in supporting patients who have undergone breast cancer surgery.[4][5]

Muse is manufactured by InteraXon, whose CEO is Ariel Garten[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Muse Headband Review: A Fitbit for Your Brain". Re/code. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
  2. ↑ "Muse The Brain Sensing Headband Review". Tune into Gold. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  3. ↑ "Muse review: The brain sensing headband that knows you're stressed". Wareable. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
  4. ↑ "I Tried Muse, the Brain-Sensing Headband That Tracks How Well You're Meditating". Observer. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
  5. ↑ "Not Just a Meditation Tool: The Muse Brain Sensing Headband In Neuroscience Research". MedTech Boston. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
  6. ↑ "Hands-on: Staying focused (or not) with the Muse brain-sensing headband". www.gizmag.com. Retrieved 2015-11-09.

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