OpenBCI is made up of people who build open source tools and software for biosensing and neuroscience from scratch. Their mission is to lower the entry bar for other solutions to the brain-computer interface market, assuming that this technology will be used in an ethical manner, protecting users and their mental health.
OpenBCI's latest project is Galea, a hardware and software platform combining next-generation biometrics with mixed reality (MR). It integrates EEG (electroencephalography), EMG (electromyography), EDA (exploratory studies), PPG (photoplethysmography) and eye tracking in one package.
It combines a multimodal sensor system with immersion in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), providing researchers, developers and creators with a new tool for understanding and improving the human mind and body.
Currently, there is a race on the computer hardware market between the largest companies, such as Meta and Apple, to define the next evolution of personal computers, in which OpenBCI is leading.
Conor Russomanno (Founder and CEO) and his team believe that the convergence of spatial computing, on-body sensors and AI will define the next generation of devices.
OpenBCI Galea - Pre-Order - Q3 2024
Galea is a hardware and software platform combining spatial computing and neurotechnology. Full integration is offered with the latest Varjo XR-3 or Varjo Aero sets. The Galea software suite enables access to the full range of sensor data in Unity, Python and all languages supported by Brainflow.
Package options - 2 configurations
- Galea + Varjo XR-3 + software
- Galea + Varjo Aero + Software
What's included?
Each package includes all the VR hardware, software and accessories you need to use Galea.
Beta hardware package.
Hardware:
Galea Headset (integrated w/ Varjo Aero or Varjo XR-3,
Replacement Parts Kit (1x) Additional Face Interface, Electrodes, Other Consumable Parts,
VR Base Stations and Controllers (2x each)
Hardware Warranty (12 months)
Galea Software Suite:
Galea Firmware
SDK for Raw Sensor Data, Signal Processing, & Filtering,
Galea Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Access to future updates and features for Galea Software Suite (2 years),
Varjo
Varjo Base Software
Varjo Developer SDKs
Varjo (XR-3 Only): 1x "unlocked" XR-3 subscription seat
Another new feature in OpenBCI is cEEGrids Ear-Worn EEG, a device created by Michael Knierim and his team.
cEEGrids are a flexible, reusable and comfortable set of electrodes around the ear that record EEG and other physiological phenomena. This biosignal acquisition system enables discreet recording of electrophysiological changes (e.g. EEG, ECG, EMG) using inconspicuous electrodes placed around the ears.
4/01/2024
source: OpenBCI