Discover the Future of Human-Computer Interaction
Emotiv BCI headsets offer unparalleled accuracy and reliability in capturing and interpreting brain activity made possible by advanced machine learning algorithms and performance metrics. From neurorehabilitation to gaming, our technology has enabled a wide array of applications, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with brain-computer interfaces.
Emotiv BCI Use Cases
Make Your Own BCI Projects
Emotiv EEG headsets are powerful enough for research, yet easy enough for anyone to use. If you’re looking for a new and exciting project, EmotivBCI integrates with OSC-compatible hardware and software.
Develop BCI Applications
Bring your most ambitious BCI projects to life. Emotiv’s free Cortex API includes everything you need to unleash your creativity with mental commands, emotions, motion band detection, facial expressions, and more.
Integrate BCI into Your School’s Curriculum
Easy to use and adaptable for high school and university programs, our headsets empower hands-on neuroscience education and BCI applications.
Design and launch brain-powered solutions and experiences, powered by neuroscience.
EmotivBCI Success Stories
Brain-Powered Boss Fights
Perrikaryal gained international fame for using Emotiv Epoc X to power her custom video game controller. After beating the notoriously difficult game Elden Ring with her mind, Perri continues to delight audiences with her hands-free BCI gaming live stream.
Racing into the Future
Rodrigo Hübner Mendes, who is quadriplegic, made history by becoming the first person to drive a race car using only his mind. Speeding around the track in a specially outfitted Formula 1 race car, Medes demonstrated that individuals with disabilities can accomplish extraordinary feats.
An Opera of the Mind
Dr. Ellen Pearlman created “Noor,” an interactive “brain opera” that adapted to a performer’s mental states as she interacted with narration, displays, and audience members. The mixed-reality performance art installation paid tribute to Noor Inayat Khan, a Sufi Muslim Princess and British covert operative inside Nazi occupied France during WWII.
Brain-Computer Interface Applications
STEM + STEAM Curriculum
Academic Research
Hackathons
BCI Clubs
Neuroergonomics
Creating art
Neurofeedback
Neuroscience
Rehabilitation
Prosthetics and Mobility
Smart home devices (IoT)
Neuromarketing
Music composition
Architectural design
Stress management
Focus & attention training
Robotics & Drones
Video game development
App development
Performance art
How do brain-computer interfaces work?
EEG-based BCIs are characterized by the technique of using non-invasive EEG electrodes to measure brain activity and translate the electrical signals into commands.
BCIs detect changes in brain activity measured through an EEG. BCI technologies then relay these signals to machine learning algorithms. The machine learning algorithms have been trained to pick up on EEG brain activity associated with specific emotions, actions, and expressions. When the algorithms identify matching EEG brain activity, the BCI can translate these into external commands to control a device (such as a computer cursor, robotic arm, or wheelchair).
Emotiv Academy: BCI Project Tutorials
Join Grace in this comprehensive video series as she guides you from EEG headset setup to software installation and coding for BCI projects. Learn step-by-step how to control a robot with your brain, change the color of smart lights with your thoughts, and even pause/play Spotify with brainwaves.
Explore Our Starter Kits and Bundles for BCI
Jumpstart your brain-computer interface project with Emotiv’s specially curated starter kits and bundles, designed to provide everything you need to succeed. These kits include our top-rated EEG devices, software, essential accessories, and initial training materials to ensure a smooth setup.
Cutting-Edge Hardware, Versatile BCI Software
Our award-winning EEG headsets, like the Epoc X and Insight, are at the core of our BCI solutions. Designed for both precision and comfort, they measure professional-grade brain data for a multitude of applications. Leverage the full potential of BCIs with our comprehensive software suite, including EmotivBCI and integration with platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and NodeRed. These tools offer an accessible way to implement BCIs, from direct mental commands to performance metrics and beyond.
Leading the BCI Revolution for Over a Decade
Emotiv Epoc X 14-channel saline wireless EEG headset revolutionized how people interacted with their world. Our non-invasive BCI interface enabled anyone to develop brainwave-controlled games, wheelchairs, and performance art, while elevating classroom lesson plans to the next level. EEG technology had been around for decades, but was cumbersome, limited, and expensive. So, when Emotiv introduced a completely wireless, research-quality EEG headset at a fraction of the cost, we democratized EEG and ushered in a new era of contextual brain research and BCI applications.
As Emotiv has grown, we have proudly supported organizations as they leveraged our technology in educational, commercial, and philanthropic ways. From demystifying mental health alongside Sapien Labs’ Global Mind Project to helping children with disabilities through the BCI 4 Kids program at Alberta Children's Hospital, and raising awareness about distracted driving with the Royal Automobile Club (RAC), Emotiv is committed to developing and supporting human-centered technological advancements for the betterment of everyone.
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