Lets hack the brain!
In a matter of a few years, the way humans interact with computers has evolved from simply using a mouse and keyboard to advanced BCI technology that might have been unimaginable a decade ago. From robotic limbs to mind-controlled flying drones, Brain-Computer Interfacing is poised to become an integral part of the technological landscape.
There will only be one time in history when direct brain-to-machine interfacing becomes a commonplace consumer product. Because this technology is so powerful, we want its development to be driven by human values and a long-term vision for cognitive evolution -- not only short-term market forces.
The mission of BCIHackathon is to incubate novel ideas for using BCI technology to improve human learning and creativity.
Event Info
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Two-day BCI Hackathon
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OpenBCI boards provided
Goals
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Promote and teach hacking
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Bring together students from a different disciplines that are interested in brain-computer interfacing
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Conceptualize, design, prototype, and build tools/applications that explore future implications of interfacing the brain
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Document and publish all work in order to drive forward the DIY brain- interfacing community
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Initiate an ongoing discussion around the future of brain interfaces, spawning future similar events
