Much Anticipated Necomimi Launches in the US (press release):
“A concept born in Japan by Neurowear, a fashion electronics company, Necomimi’s popularity skyrocketed within the anime and costume communities…Necomimi is a headband with cat ears that move according to the user’s feelings and emotions in real time. Necomimi, powered by NeuroSky’s ThinkGear technology, gives people a chance to express their moods in a real-time, unique way…Three emotional states create cat-like reactive movements that show how interested or relaxed the wearer is. When something catches the user’s attention, the ears shoot straight up. When the wearer is relaxed, the ears droop down. When both highly focused and highly relaxed –or “in the zone” — the ears will wiggle back and forth.”
- Mind-Controlled Videogames Become Reality (The Wall Street Journal)
- 1‑minute demo video (opens YouTube clip)
- NeuroSky’s CEO talks on consumer trends, wellness apps @ 2012 SharpBrains Summit (requires registration)