# Mind-Reading Musical Instruments EEG Technology Lets You Use Your Mind to Make Sounds By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-reading-musical-instruments References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/encephalophone-mind-controlled-musical-instrument/50476/) & [seattletimes](http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/brain-music-encephalophone-neurology-university-washington-dxarts/) This mind-reading musical instrument can be played with the power of thought. Using [EEG signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextsense-smartbuds), scientists have successfully created a machine that responds to a person's thoughts with sounds. The machine can detect the movement of a person's thoughts, much like it can detect a physical movement -- triggering the device to create a sequence of noise. Although EEG technology isn't new, Neuroscientist Thomas Deuel claims this is the first machine to respond proactively to [brainwaves with sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperx-eeg-headset). As a musician and neurologist, Deuel has seen patients lose their ability to play [musical instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano-system) after suffering a stroke. If further developed, EEG technology can be harnessed to quicken the rehabilitation and communicative abilities to both stroke patients and those who live with motor disabilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mind-reading Musical Instruments:** The development of EEG technology in music instruments is an opportunity for companies to create disruptive innovations in the music industry. - **EEG Rehabilitation Devices:** The use of EEG technology for rehabilitation purposes presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative devices to help stroke victims and individuals with motor disabilities. - **Interactive Brainwave Technology:** The development of interactive technology that responds to EEG signals presents opportunities for companies in the fields of gaming, virtual reality, and other entertainment industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music:** The use of EEG technology in musical instruments presents opportunities for innovation in the music industry such as brainwave-controlled instruments or new musical experiences. - **Medical Devices:** The development of EEG technology rehabilitation devices could disrupt the medical device industry and provide new solutions for stroke patients and individuals with motor disabilities. - **Entertainment:** The development of interactive brainwave technology could create disruptive innovation opportunities in the gaming, virtual reality, and other entertainment industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Assistive Brain-Sensing Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think2switch.md) - [Ai Music Module Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-3.md) - [Mind-Controlled Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migu-headband.md) - [Brainwave-Monitoring Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mw75-neuro.md) - [Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-earbuds.md) - [Brainwave-Tracking Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-s-athena.md) - [Active Noise-Cancelling Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-noisecancelling-earphones.md) - [Neurotechnology Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurable-x-hyperx.md)