TED Tech A powerful new neurotech tool for augmenting your mind | Conor Russomanno
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Sep 15, 2023 Neurotechnologist Conor Russomanno discusses the potential of brain-computer interfaces, including the concept of a closed-loop system. He demonstrates a mind-controlled drone on the TED stage with neurohacker Christian Bayerlein.
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Moment That Launched OpenBCI
- Conor Russomanno discovered EEG after building a low-cost single-channel system and seeing his brain waves for the first time.
- That moment motivated him to start OpenBCI in 2013 to share brain-monitoring tools with the world.
Mind Is More Than Brain Signals
- Brain data alone lacks context and is less useful than combined body signals for understanding the mind.
- Measuring muscles, heart, eyes and environment reveals emotions, intentions and richer cognitive states.
Closed-Loop Neural Interfaces Shift Computing
- Closed-loop systems that both read and write to the body will define a new computing revolution.
- AI can modulate measured states to amplify or suppress emotions, enabling empathetic computing.