# Brilliant Brain-Controlled Devices Farida Helmy is a Die-Hard Fan of the OpenBCI Project By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2014-02-21 | TH Video Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openbci-project References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e-7noVttiM) & [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/dizzylittlebee)  Trend Hunter's very own Farida Helmy loves tech toys and is especially a fan of the OpenBCI project. Recently debuted at CES 2014, this innovative concept is bound to revolutionize technology as a whole. The OpenBCI Project, or formally known as '[open-source brain-computer interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurable1),' works with the power of the consumers [brainwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-s-athena). In the idea stages for now, this nifty creation is bound to take flight and will have everyday people opening emails, [gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainblink) and replying to texts with a single thought. Along with revolutionary tech gadgets, Farida Helmy is also blown away by the Trend Hunter way of life. Farida enjoys her time at Trend Hunter because of its high level of energy and comfortable environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [TH Video](https://www.trendhunter.com/thvideo) > [Hunter Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/hunterpicks) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Brain-computer Interface Technology:** The creation of brain-controlled devices is set to revolutionize technology and open up new opportunities for businesses to innovate. - **Open-source Hardware:** The open-source nature of the OpenBCI project presents opportunities for businesses to create and collaborate on brain-computer interface technology. - **Mind-controlled Gaming:** The integration of brain-computer interface technology into gaming presents opportunities for the gaming industry to create new and innovative gaming experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry is at the forefront of brain-computer interface technology and has the potential to lead the way in its development and implementation. - **Gaming:** The integration of brain-computer interface technology into gaming presents opportunities for the gaming industry to create new and innovative gaming experiences. - **Medical and Healthcare:** Brain-computer interface technology has the potential to revolutionize the medical and healthcare industry, improving the lives of patients and opening up new areas of research and treatment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brainwave-Connected Tech Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myndplay-myndhub.md) - [Mind-Controlled Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migu-headband.md) - [Soft Brain-Computer Interface Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braincomputer-interface.md) - [Neurotechnology Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurable-x-hyperx.md) - [Scalable Brain-Computer Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braincomputer-interfaces.md) - [Assistive Brain-Sensing Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think2switch.md) - [Surgically-Implanted Brain Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuralinks.md) - [Discreet Biofeedback Brain Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowtime-brain-tag.md) - [Brain-Interfacing Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperx-eeg-headset.md)