Looxid retrofitted its VR brain monitor in order to be compatible with the Oculus Rift S through an EEG attachment. The reworked VR brain monitor is called the 'Looxid Link,' and it attaches to the top of the Oculus Rift S. This allows the device to get feedback from the user's forehead.
Looxid indicated that it will release more details about the VR-compatible brain monitor, as it was originally set to reveal the product at SXSW, however, the event was canceled.
The Looxid Link could have significant implications in the world of VR gaming, but also in the world of VR as a whole. This is because taking information from the user's brain allows them to control a system without the need for buttons or joysticks.
VR-Compatible Brain Monitor Attachments
Looxid's Brain Monitor Now Works with the Oculus Rift S
Trend Themes
1. Vr-compatible Brain Monitor Attachments - The development of VR brain monitor attachments that are compatible with virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift S.
2. EEG Feedback for VR Interaction - The integration of EEG technology to provide real-time user feedback and control in virtual reality experiences.
3. Buttonless and Joystickless VR Controls - The potential disruption of traditional input methods in VR gaming and interactions through brain-controlled systems.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Reality Gaming - Opportunity for VR gaming industry to enhance user experience and increase immersion through brain-monitor induced controls.
2. Wearable Technology - Integration of brain monitoring devices with VR headsets opens up new possibilities for wearable technology advancements in the VR industry.
3. Healthcare and Therapy - Application of VR brain monitor attachments in healthcare and therapy settings for cognitive training, rehabilitation, and mental health interventions.