Muse: manage the power of thought Bashny.Net

What we expect to see over a hundred years old, is already sold in the shop next door - it was this thought comes to mind when in the hands of the company is Muse Interaxon.

Developers call this thing Brain Sensing Headband - something like "rim to read brain signals." In RuNet has not yet decided on the translation of the title - can be found here, and "dressing to mind reading" and "headset to focus" and "mental control device for gadgets» ...

In fact, Muse - is, in fact, a miniature electroencephalograph which detects and measures the complex electrical processes in the brain. The fact that the developers have managed to bulky, difficult to handle, professional equipment to turn into a "gadget every day" worthy of respect.





The device consists of an adjustable along the length of the rim with five pads and two BTE that host has two blades and inside - electronic filling, Bluetooth-module and battery.

Muse
Price: $ 300 (excluding delivery)

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So what can actually Muse? Among Interaxon calm: their gadget can not read minds. At present, the developers have prepared only one application - Calm - it allows you to quickly master the art of total relaxation. In addition, Interaxon distributes API, through which Muse can be widely used - from mental control in games before training attention, memory and other skills.





We could not resist the temptation to grasp Zen through technology. Dive into the world of neurons, axons and dendrites - that's all we were able to recall from school biology course - we started with the installation of the application Calm. Say thanks to the developers of Interaxon - you'll find a version for iOS, and Android.

Then had to synchronize the Muse with your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, to register (without it - nowhere) and be trained. A pleasant female voice (can be replaced by a male) was saying in the language of Shakespeare and Eminem, but it did not bother - almost all information is duplicated images.



The main thing here - to find a position of the rim and BTE that all contacts are flat against the skin - it can be traced to specific indicators in the form of a horseshoe. Note that the three central contact schematically indicated by a black oval.

After selecting the duration and complexity of meditation, you will be offered to take a comfortable sitting position, close your eyes and put on a previously connected to a smartphone or tablet headphones.







Remains the last step: calibration of the gadget, which is a series of tasks performed in the mind and causes intense brain activity. From one gauge to another job change, but English should not confuse you - awake enough to remember the rhythm of images of objects from any of the three categories (fruits, plants, animals, actors, garments, etc.).



Finally - try to reach nirvana. You can concentrate on your breathing, you can relax the muscles poocherdno - everyone can find their own way. Thoughtfully recommend trying trying. Whatever that means. Just any muscular or mental stress enhances the activity of the brain - Muse is not up to snuff! The weaker the wind blowing in the headphones - the closer you are to complete relaxation. Well, if you hear the birds singing, can congratulate - meditation failed.



At the end of the session your progress is displayed on the screen, logging and synchronized with the profile on the server - users with a fondness for graphics will certainly appreciate the efforts of developers.





To summarize. Muse - the device is definitely unique. The gadget will certainly appeal to those who engage in mental practice and, at the same time, do not shy away from modern technology.

On personal impressions, the device works. After 3-4 sessions with Muse in stressful situations begin to "remember" that pleasant state "lightheadedness" obtained during the test itself.

The cost of the device excluding delivery from the manufacturer - $ 300. We have this amount is quite higher than 20 thousand rubles. Price, to put it mildly, bites. It is hoped that potential devaysa will be opened in the near future - on some meditations in our time does not go far.

PS As it was actually - video Muse: the driving force thoughts on our YouTube-channel, Geek to the Future

Source: geektimes.ru/company/gttf/blog/244526/