NextMind Dev Kit

Mind control, or controlling with thoughts, is something we often see in movies and series. But with the NextMind Dev Kit, this seems to be closer to the real world than we thought! The company behind the NextMind Development Kit, NextMind, already scooped two innovation awards at CES2020, including "Best of Innovation in VR & AR" and as Honoree in "Wearable Technologies". We explain how the NextMind works in this blog post.

The NextMind Dev Kit is currently only available for developers who want to work with neuro-/mind control. The NextMind sensor is a small sensor that you stick on the back of the head. This can be done with a separate headband, but the sensor can also be attached to a virtual reality headset, such as the Oculus Quest 2 and HTC Vive Pro, without any problems.

The NextMind sensor uses artificial intelligence to translate signals from the brain and send them to the computer. You can look at an image, for example a smart lamp or a game you are playing, and the NextMind sensor can "click" this for you with your brain. The image you are looking at is projected onto your visual cortex (at the back of the brain). The NextMind is in contact with this part of your brain and can follow this movement through certain waves. Focus long enough on the item you want to click and the NextMind software will make sure it actually happens.

According to the company, you can program everything from no-code applications, which only need a few minutes to build, to advanced AR and VR experiences. The NextMind development kit includes the sensor, an adjustable headband, the AI algorithms, and additional resources such as tutorials, demo apps, and games. The NextMind development kit is compatible with a wide range of digital platforms, including macOS, Windows 10, Oculus, HTC Vive, and HoloLens.

The NextMind sensor can be purchased by anyone, but due to its applicability, it is intended for developers who want to implement the product with their own software. There are no native-supported games or applications available, making the NextMind Dev Kit not suitable for consumers or new VR users. Experience with virtual reality programming is therefore required.

The NextMind Dev Kit is currently only available on request. Want to know more about delivery times? Then pleasecontact contact Unbound VR and we will place a request for you!