OpenBCI and the 711th Human Performance Wing of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to evaluate the application of OpenBCI’s brain-computer interface technology within the Air Force. OpenBCI’s latest product, Galea, is a hardware and software platform that merges next-generation brain-computer interface technology with head-mounted displays. As part of the CRADA, OpenBCI will provide Galea hardware, software and technical support to engineers from the AFRL Neural Interfaces Laboratory. Feedback provided by the AFRL Neural Interfaces Laboratory will help OpenBCI further refine the device for use by the U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel in training and other scenarios. By gaining first-hand knowledge of cutting-edge brain-computer interface technology, AFRL can advance its mission to improve performance and training for the Airman.
“We see multiple avenues for using biosensing and neurotechnology within 711 HPW’s primary mission areas,” Neural Interfaces Laboratory Lead, Dr. William R. Aue commented. “We are excited for the opportunity to explore how commercially-available devices like Galea can simplify and accelerate the process of collecting tightly-synchronized multi-modal data from a single session.”
Whether your team is exploring the future of immersive entertainment or on the verge of discovering a scientific breakthrough, Galea combined with the Varjo Aero will get you the tightly time-locked data you need. To learn more about Galea and how to reserve a beta unit, visit Galea.co/.
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