Brain Products sponsors teams entering the BCI Race at Cybathlon 2016
Cybathlon 2016 is a championship dedicated to racing pilots with disabilities using advanced assistive devices in various competitions. Being one of the sponsors of the event, Brain Products will support 5 teams entering the “BCI Race” as part of the Cybathlon by providing hard- and software equipment as well as comprehensive technical expertise at no charge. As an added bonus, the highest ranked team sponsored by Brain Products will be awarded with the full set of equipment that has been made available to the team. → continue reading
- User Research: Vibration induced EEG artifacts during simultaneous EEG-fMRIs
(based on ”→ Internal ventilation system of MR scanners induces specific EEG artifact during simultaneous EEG-fMRI” published in Neuroimage. 2013 Jul 1;74:70-6. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2013.02.016. Epub 2013 Feb 19). The most prominent MR-related EEG artifacts are gradient artifacts and the ballistocardiogram. However, vibrations represent another problematic source of artifacts. Therefore, noise assessment and reduction is of special importance for EEG measurements within the MR scanner. → continue reading
CapTrak: Brain Products´ accurate, fast electrode localization tool designed for actiCAP active electrodes
Brain Products is excited to announce a groundbreaking development soon to be released: CapTrak, a light, handheld scanner equipped with two integrated cameras and an intuitive, easy-to-use software. CapTrak innovatively employs a triangulation method which allows to detect the positions of the actiCAP active electrodes within very short time. Determining 128 electrode positions in less than 5 minutes with unequaled accuracy and reproducibility is no longer a dream – it´s CapTrak! → continue reading
- Independent Component Analysis – demystified
For most researchers, Independent Component Analysis (ICA) might be equivalent with a black box, magically cleaning your EEG data. In this article, we uncover the theoretical background and requirements of ICA and present its implementation in BrainVision Analyzer. We will provide core insights into the method, allowing you to confidently integrate ICA into your data processing pipelines.
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For most researchers, Independent Component Analysis (ICA) might be equivalent with a black box, magically cleaning your EEG data. In this article, we uncover the theoretical background and requirements of ICA and present its implementation in BrainVision Analyzer. We will provide core insights into the method, allowing you to confidently integrate ICA into your data processing pipelines.- Brain Products on the road: Visiting customers in India
In close collaboration with our local distributor Aerobe Medicare Pvt. Ltd, a visit to enthusiastic customers and high-profile research centers carried our international Sales team to the beautiful cities of India. → continue reading
Paralyzed man in mind-controlled exoskeleton kicks off FIFA World Cup 2014
On June 12, 2014, Juliano Pinto wore a robotic suit that allowed him to symbolically kick off the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. We at Brain Products are proud to have contributed to this magic moment as Juliano stepped out onto the field, wearing the actiCAP and mind-controlling the heavy exoskeleton. → continue reading
Paralyzed man in mind-controlled exoskeleton kicks off FIFA World Cup 2014 - 2013 Early Career UCL Investigator in Neuroimaging Techniques elected
Every year the University College London rewards its best junior scientists for outstanding contributions in the field of neuroimaging techniques. Competition is strong as the award consists of a cheque for £500, a trophy and a certificate sponsored by Brain Products. The 2013 award was presented to Dr. Siawoosh Mohammadi on April 17. → continue reading
- Fostering the next generation of scientists
Brain Products offers workshops for various levels of neurophysiological researchers using electroencephalography (EEG). Since we take strong interest in fostering the next generation of scientists, Brain Products additionally organizes special events for young researchers being part of European training networks. → continue reading
- Ciao Milano! Brain Products at ISMRM 2014
Brain Products was in Milan for ISMRM from May 10 to May 16, 2014, and three of our customers returned home with very special souvenirs: a brand-new iPad Air 64GB as well as a 2-year and a 1-year subscription to a scientific journal. → continue reading
- actiCAP Xpress contest & more at HBM 2014
As this year`s OHBM annual meeting took place in our home country, Germany, planning at Brain Products started early for this particular conference so we could bring along some exciting treats and interesting activities for you. For those of you who missed HBM 2014, here’s a brief recap. → continue reading
- Office Manager seeks new challenges
After around 6 years of working at Brain Products in the Office Management Department, Monika Heiss is ready to take on new challenges and thus unfortunately has left our company. Her last working day was May 15, 2014.
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- Who is who …!? – Rita Rodrigues & Schekeb Sarwari
Becoming a “big player” is a huge challenge, staying a “big player”, however, is even more challenging. Having a qualified, reliable, and strongly committed team is a key factor for staying ahead of the competition as a company – therefore, we are proud to introduce our new team members, Rita Rodrigues and Schekeb Sarwari. → continue reading
- News in brief: Conferences, downloads, updates
Get an overview of the latest updates and downloads available on our website and check out which conferences Brain Products will be attending over the course of the next months. → continue reading