Brain scanning (EEG) and stimulating (TDCS) devices, which were initially used for clinical research, are now being used for a host of commercial and military applications. However, all of these applications can be DIY’d using commercially available parts. This demo will focus on how you can implement two of the most cutting edge brain-related applications. The first is Brain Based Authentication, which is a way to use brain signals as a unique personal identifier. The second is TDCS, which is a way to modify brain function using electricity. Throughout the session we will discuss the neuroscience underlying these techniques, as well as their reliability and ethical ramifications.
Sydney Swaine-Simon was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. He has a strong passion for technology, innovation and the human mind which led to him co-founding NeurotechX, an NPO whose goal is to educate and grow the field of Neurotechnology.
Melanie really likes brains and computers. This is why she co-founded NeuroTechX, an NPO whose mission is to grow the global neurotechnology community. She is currently pursuing a PhD in cognitive neuroscience. Melanie spends her free time hacking on brain technology and thinking about its societal implications.