Most people probably associate the term ‘brain scanner’ with a huge machine at a hospital.
However, thanks to an invention from a team of DTU Compute researchers, it will soon be possible to perform brain scans at home.
Smartphone and headset
To do so, users will need a smartphone, what is known as an EEG headset—a piece of equipment that is already familiar to computer gamers and which scans the electrical impulses in the brain. The researchers have developed an app with the capacity to analyse data from the headset and display them on a smartphone as a 3D model of the brain, with different colours used to highlight activation in different areas.
Scan your brain at home
The invention makes it possible to scan patients’ brains in familiar, comfortable settings and thus opens up the possibility of epilepsy patients carrying out scans at home.
Monitor your stress condition
Other users may be interested in keeping an eye on their stress levels. If you are looking to reduce your level of stress, a quick brain scan can help establish whether you are on the right track. The invention is still in the prototype phase, so the brain scan app is not yet available to the general public
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