The Brain-Computer Interface Designers Hackathon 2018 Inspired by the unique “Agent Unicorn” headpiece from Fashion-Technology-Artist Anouk Wipprecht (NL), this hackathon challenges young geeks to design and build a unique, playful and wearable headpiece that can measure EEG signals in real-time to create useful of interaction. Within 24 hours time, the teams plan and produce their own fully functional BCI headpiece and applications. 3D printers or sewing machines are on-site, so the teams willbeable to give their BCI an individual design. The goal of the BR41N.IO hackathon series is to bring people of different backgrounds together, such as engineers, programmers, artists, industrial or interface designers. As an interdisciplinary team, they learn from each other and merge well established hardware and software in order to create new, innovative and exceptional ideas. Participation only requires basic knowledge in Brain-Computer Interfaces, machine learning, programming, signal processing or designing. Visit us online or get in touch with us to keep up with current and upcoming events.
KICK-OFF IN 2017
2017 was the initial year where BR41N.IO took place in Dublin (Ireland), Linz and Graz(Austria), Valencia (Spain) and Banff (Canada) for the first time. Participants from all over the world have been working together and achieved innovative and playful BCI headsets and applications within 24 hours.
PROGRAMMING PROJECTS
Hacking projects aim to use EEG electrodes and amplifiers and challenges programmers to code an interface which makes them able to control devices, robots or applications, to write messages or to draw paintings by using their thoughts only.
ARTISTIC PROJECTS
BR41N.IO challenges creative minds to design and build a unique, playful and wearable headpiece which is able to measure useful EEG signals in real-time to create any sort of interaction. 3D printers, handicraft materials and sewing machines are on-site, so the teams will be able to give their BCI headpieces an individual design. They are also able to use Brain-Computer Interface to produce artful paintings or post a status update in their Social Media accounts.
KIDS PROJECTS
And finally, kids create their very own ideas of an interactive head accessory that is inspired by animals, mythical creatures or their fantasy.
INSPIRATION
BR41N.IO is inspired by the unique “Agent Unicorn” headpiece from Fashion-Technology-Artist Anouk Wipprecht, an accessory shaped like a horn on a unicorn, for children who suffer from ADHD or autism. Agent Unicorn is a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) headpiece that measures brain activity to find out what might trigger these children and give a better understanding of their individual distractions.
Read the interview with Anouk Wipprecht on the g.tec blog.
More information
http://www.br41n.io/