The XWave Sport Headband is a Mind-Monitoring Workout Accessory
Sarah Moore — June 27, 2012 — Lifestyle
References: plxdevices & gizmag
The XWave Sport headband may not help you move objects with your brain or read people's minds, but it will give you some valuable information about the brain activity taking place while you are working up a sweat.
Available in a number of brightly colored neon versions, the band not only keeps sweat out of your eyes while you work out, but also transmits information about your relaxation and focus levels wirelessly to your iPhone or Android smartphone.
A small, removable brainwave monitor slips inside the the front of the headband which keeps track of mind activity through the conductive fabric. Resting over the left eye, the device transforms the electrical impulses sent through your brain into digital signals that can be interpreted to decipher what activities keep you focused and which help you to unwind.
Available in a number of brightly colored neon versions, the band not only keeps sweat out of your eyes while you work out, but also transmits information about your relaxation and focus levels wirelessly to your iPhone or Android smartphone.
A small, removable brainwave monitor slips inside the the front of the headband which keeps track of mind activity through the conductive fabric. Resting over the left eye, the device transforms the electrical impulses sent through your brain into digital signals that can be interpreted to decipher what activities keep you focused and which help you to unwind.
Trend Themes
1. Mind-monitoring Exercise - Opportunities for fitness companies to incorporate brainwave monitoring technology into their products and services to enhance workout experience.
2. Wearable Health Tech - Potential for expansion in wearable technology to monitor and track overall health and wellness.
3. Personalized Data Insights - Innovation opportunity for mobile apps to offer personalized insights based on brainwave data collected during exercise.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness - Incorporating wearable technology that tracks brainwave activity into existing fitness products or creating new ones for a more personalized workout experience.
2. Wearable Technology - Developing brainwave monitoring technology for incorporation into wearable tech products like sports headbands, which can provide personalized performance data.
3. Mobile Apps - Building mobile apps that utilize brainwave data to provide customizable recommendations for fitness, wellness, and stress-relief.
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