With the
Necomimi a success and development of the
Shippo (Tailly) imminent, Neruowear have been progressing with their brainwave technology, particularly in regards to music. They recently revealed
Zen Tunes, which analyses a user’s brainwaves when listening to music and then produces a recommended playlist based on their state of mind. Their latest invention, titled Mico, takes this idea a step further.
Short for Music Inspiration from your Subconsciousness, Mico is described as a device that frees you from having to select songs. Made up of two parts, a Mico app for iPhone and a huge headphone with a sensor, the iPhone detects brainwave signals, picking up on whether the user is focused, drowsy or stressed. It then automatically searches for and plays music that matches the user’s mood. As a unique touch, symbols on the side of the headphones light up, which also lets people know just what kind of state the user is in.
Neurowear have just released a concept video about Mico.