EMOTIV is a bioinformatics company advancing understanding of the human brain using electroencephalography (EEG). Our mission is to empower individuals to understand their own brain and accelerate brain research globally. Founded in 2011 by tech entrepreneurs Tan Le (CEO) and Dr. Geoff Mackellar (CTO), the company is headquartered in San Francisco, U.S.A. with facilities in Sydney, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The technology falls under the umbrella of BCIs (Brain Computer Interface) also referred to as MMI (Mind Machine Interface), DNI (Direct Neural Interface), BMI (Brain Machine Interface) and aims to track cognitive performance, monitor emotions, and control both virtual and physical objects via machine learning of trained mental commands.

Applications for the EMOTIV technology and interface span an amazing variety of potential industries and applications – from gaming to interactive television, everyday computer interactions, hands-free control system, smart adaptive environments, art, accessibility design, market research, psychology, learning, medicine, robotics, automotive, transport safety, defense and security. EMOTIV is a recognized pioneer and market leader in this field. Our products have won numerous international awards including the Red Dot Award, AutoVision Innovations Award, Australian International Design Awards, Australian Engineering Excellence Awards and Edison Awards. Our community of developers and researchers span over 100 countries.

How are you going to use Emotiv?
Gain accurate insights into your cognitive and emotional states in real-time through electroencephalography (EEG). EMOTIV’s analytics can be used to improve performance and power new applications & services in neuroscience research, health and wellness, automotive, consumer research, education, and entertainment industries.

Making an Impact
EMOTIV has been pioneering advancements in cutting edge EEG technology to shift how, when, and where you can conduct neuroscience research. Now, we’re completely redefining the scope of your research capabilities to make it more accessible, inclusive, and universal. Because in order to fully understand one brain, we must research them all. Researchers now have access to affordable, high quality, and precision neurotech and the ability to deploy fully customized experiments to a global community. Participants can learn, earn, and contribute from anywhere in the world.

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