The most common questions people ask about NextMind.
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Direct Brain Commands are the act of controlling digital technology using your mental focus. It allows you to interact with digital games and technology without using manual controllers or gamepads, giving you a greater sense of freedom and control.
No. NextMind does not read your thoughts. NextMind technology identifies the act of focusing attention and uses it to command digital objects in real-time.
Yes. Nextmind’s technology is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. It takes less than a minute to calibrate the device. Once the interface is set up you can start controlling digital objects with your mind.
The speed of interaction varies from person to person. But overall, the more familiar you become with the technology the easier and quicker it is to use.
Yes. Our product is certified by regulatory authorities in all countries we currently ship to (CE, FCC, etc). NextMind’s technology uses EEG (Electroencephalography), a technique that has been used for almost a century to measure neural signals at the surface of the head.
No, NextMind does not send anything towards the Brain. The Sensor records neural activity (small signals naturally generated by neurons) like a microphone records your voice.
The NextMind Dev Kit is designed as a consumer tech device.
We only discourage its use for:
Yes. Our Sensor adapts to a variety of head sizes and hair types. Its comb-shaped design facilitates contact with your scalp. It may be a little more difficult to get direct contact if you have very thick or very curly hair, but the device is designed to work even if the contact is not exact. The Sensor clip-on system makes it easy to wear with headbands, caps, and AR/VR headsets.
For full instructions, check out the setup guide.
Our SDK is powered by Unity. It’s fully tested and approved on versions 2020.1.x, 2019LTS, and 2018LTS.
We’re planning to support new languages in the near future. If you have any suggestions, we’d love to hear them. Please contact us.
The NextMind Dev Kit is compatible with:
You can also pair up the NextMind Dev Kit with any controller you choose e.g:
NextMind is designed as a neurotech platform for developers:
With the NextMind Dev Kit, you can build the first generation of mind-controlled experiences.
NextMind measures neural activity in the visual cortex — the place where vision occurs. Whereas eye tracking measures the position of the eyeball.
Eye tracking can be a powerful tool to monitor where people are looking, but it does not require mental intent. By measuring neural signals, recognizing visual cues, and decoding the active focus of attention, NextMind technology transforms intentions into actions.
We provide developers with a Unity Software Development Kit that is presented in the documentation.
NextMind protects individual’s personal data, in full compliance with European Union regulations (GDPR).
The Sensor records your neural activity. By default, it is not shared with us. You can opt-in to safely share your data with us in order to help improve the research on the NextMind Engine and create better experiences for you.
For more details, read our Data Privacy policy.
No. The NextMind Dev Kit is built to provide an easy-to-use solution for developers, allowing them to create mind-controlled apps without having to deal with neural signal processing. Raw data is not required to build applications and access is not included in the NextMind Dev Kit.
The NextMind Sensor records the visual cortex brain waves at the back of your head. The captured neural data is securely sent to your personal computer where it is processed. Our algorithms decode this raw data in real time and transform your active visual focus over objects into input that you can use in your applications.
The neural processing operated by NextMind is designed as a turnkey solution for developers transforming complex raw data into simple commands.
Currently, NextMind is shipping to the USA, Canada, EU, United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
We’ll be shipping to new locations very soon.
Your NextMind Dev Kit will be with you within 2 weeks. When your order is on its way, you’ll receive an email with a tracking number.
For any inquiries, please contact sales@next-mind.com
Our standard shipping conditions are:
For any inquiries, please contact sales@next-mind.com.
If you’re unsatisfied with the NextMind Dev Kit, you can return your order within 14 days.
Please check our General Terms of Sales.
Parcel size and weight for one Dev Kit.
Dimensions: 24 x 18 x 8 cm
Weight: 600 grams
We want to make sure everyone has the chance to experience this new technology. Currently, orders are limited to five per developer.
If you have a business need and require more devices, please contact sales@next-mind.com.
The NextMind Dev Kit is sold online on our website. When placing an order, you’ll provide your billing and shipping information. For business purchase, you can add your company details (including European VAT number). Once the order is being processed, you will receive an automated email with your invoice details.
There are several reasons why your credit card may not be accepted. Verify your card information and check that you have not exceeded your transaction limit.
If your card is still not accepted , please contact us at sales@next-mind.com
We accept payments via Mastercard, Visa or American Express.
Please note: Payment options can vary from country to country.
Your credit card is charged when your order is placed. Shipping fees, as well as taxes, if applicable, are charged at the same time.
No, when placing an order, shipping and taxes (including customs) are included in the bill. When your payment is confirmed, no additional cost will be charged.
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