Over the last few years, several brain-sensing wearables have entered the market with advanced sleep tracking. These wearables not only perform sleep tracking but also interpret sleep stages to make it more relaxing and productive for the users. One of the pioneer companies in brain-sensing wearable technologies has developed EEG smartbuds, which use sensors to track brain activity in real time.
NextSense introduced new smartbuds that use EEG to track brain activity and increase productivity through audio cues. Smartbuds are now available in the US for $400, you can also go for the pre-order option if still available for your region, reducing the price to $249.
EEG-Enabled Smartbuds Designed for Sleep and Productivity
NextSense Smartbuds are one of the first wireless EEG earbuds that not only track sleep but also help you recover and increase productivity. These smartbuds feature six specialized electroencephalogram sensors in conductive silicone tips used for tracking real-time brain activity.
The company is marketing the device as an interpreter that helps based on brain activity instead of a tracking device.
Sleep Optimization Meets Everyday Earbud Functionality
These wireless sleep earbuds don’t work immediately, it needs time to track your sleep stage, like light or deep REM. Once it detects the sleep stage, earbuds start sharing audio cues to stimulate the brain and enhance deep sleep for a longer period of time. With time, the platform’s artificial intelligence learns the neural patterns of users during sleep stages and customizes audio cues accordingly for better results.
The hardware weighs around 5 grams for each bud and is comfortable to wear. The company has clarified that the smartbuds design is particularly made considering the side sleepers, which means you can turn over and still have a good sleep with these earbuds. However, all these advanced sleep tracking features will not interfere with standard hearable features like calling, noise cancellation, and listening to music.
High-Tech Sleep, Low Mainstream Appeal?
It is one of the first wireless wearables featuring EEG sensors to track brain activity. Users are still not sure about the accuracy of the product, as it claims to track real-time brain activity for providing customized audio cues. The other issue with this device is user demand, which is still not mainstream for the EEG smartbuds. Many people still prefer to keep sleeping as a technology-free experience.
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