Posts Tagged ‘IBM’
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Applied Neuroscience and Neurotechnology
After a very busy month, it’s time now for SharpBrains e‑newsletter to summarize the latest initiatives, tools and ideas for lifelong brain health and mental fitness — and to share a few puzzles and illusions to tease your brain. ? A growing number of classrooms in China are equipped with artificial-intelligence cameras and brain-wave trackers. Video:…
Read MoreIBM, VA and Total Brain to test digital mental health platform for veterans and reservists
__________ IBM unveils GRIT, a digital solution developed in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to help veterans in transition (press release): “IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today the launch of GRIT, a digital solution for veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists that provides a mobile experience to help them understand and strengthen their mental…
Read MoreSmart brains up in Canada: 11 early-stage neurotech entrepreneurs receive award by The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI)
— A record 11 Ontario innovators awarded $50,000 to become Ontario Neurotech Entrepreneurs (press release): “The Ontario Brain Institute [OBI] today announced the 2017 winners of its pioneering Ontario Neurotech (ONtrepreneurs) program to help early-stage entrepreneurs take their ideas “from the lab to the marketplace.” Since 2012, the ONtrepreneurs program has awarded $50,000 to each…
Read MoreFully concentrated on task at hand? Then your computer won’t distract you
— Today we highlight a fascinating patent by IBM that leverages brain monitoring (including EEG feedback) to suppress distracting notifications–hopefully such a system will become available soon!
Read MoreUpdate: New tools, research and thinking to promote Brain Health in the Digital Age
———- The Times They Are a‑Changin. In a recent survey, 91% of those polled said that “Doctors should monitor cognitive health systematically, especially when prescribing new medicaments.” This is important news, as anyone who has experienced negative side-effects, cognitive or otherwise, knows. We need to upgrade our brain health system to reflect the realities, challenges and…
Read MoreKeeping the Brain in Mind: IBM and MIT partner to upgrade cognitive computing
———- IBM and MIT team on cognitive computing, machine vision, artificial intelligence for healthcare “IBM Research and the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have joined forces to further develop the scientific field of machine vision – a core aspect of artificial intelligence
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