An electroencephalography (EEG) headset is used to measure increases in mental concentration. The toy helicopter, called the Orbit, can then be configured so that the more the user concentrates, the higher it flies.
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An electroencephalography (EEG) headset is used to measure increases in mental concentration. The toy helicopter, called the Orbit, can then be configured so that the more the user concentrates, the higher it flies.
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"If you're learning how to ride a bike, there's a very obvious, physical indication when you improve -- you stop falling off," says Puzzlebox CEO Steve Cattelotti. "It's much harder to know when you're concentrating properly and, to a lesser extent, relaxing, because there is little scope for accurate, real-time feedback."
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"If you're learning how to ride a bike, there's a very obvious, physical indication when you improve -- you stop falling off," says Puzzlebox CEO Steve Cattelotti. "It's much harder to know when you're concentrating properly and, to a lesser extent, relaxing, because there is little scope for accurate, real-time feedback."
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The initial models given to its early financial backers are designed to be used with mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, which connect via Bluetooth to the accompanying EEG headset, and communicate sensors on board the helicopter.
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The initial models given to its early financial backers are designed to be used with mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, which connect via Bluetooth to the accompanying EEG headset, and communicate sensors on board the helicopter.
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The second model, available later in the year, comes with a Puzzlebox Pyramid. The Pyramid acts as a home base and remote control unit for the Orbit and features a custom-designed, reprogrammable micro-controller.
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The second model, available later in the year, comes with a Puzzlebox Pyramid. The Pyramid acts as a home base and remote control unit for the Orbit and features a custom-designed, reprogrammable micro-controller.
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The idea behind this open source policy is to encourage users to make the transition from a simple consumer to an active participant in the products they buy.
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The idea behind this open source policy is to encourage users to make the transition from a simple consumer to an active participant in the products they buy.
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The company are testing a hypothesis that this form of cooperation can succeed commercially while aiding the pursuit of science and education.
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The company are testing a hypothesis that this form of cooperation can succeed commercially while aiding the pursuit of science and education.
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Puzzlebox has launched a crowd-funding campaign on Kickstarter and have already more than doubled their pledge goal.
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Puzzlebox has launched a crowd-funding campaign on Kickstarter and have already more than doubled their pledge goal.
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