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BioHack Tech Product Review #2 Muse 2
- Richard J Yun
- Dec 9, 2019
- 2 min read
Quick Overview
Muse is a wearable brain sensing headband. The device measures brain activity via 4 electroencephalography (EEG) sensors. An accompanying mobile app converts the EEG signal into audio feedback that is fed to the user via headphones. Muse is manufactured by InteraXon, a company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that was founded in 2007 by Ariel Garten, Trevor Coleman, Chris Aimone, and Steve Mann
Development of the Muse product began in 2003, and after several rounds of fundraising, was released to the public in May 2014. In 2018, the company launched Muse 2, which also measures heart rate, breath, and body movement.
The device operates by representing brain waves that correspond to a more relaxed state through the sound of tweeting birds, and higher amounts of brain activity is represented by storm sounds.
Muse is the first tool in the world that can give you accurate, real-time feedback on what’s happening in your brain while you meditate. It provides motivational challenges and rewards to encourage you to build a regular practice.
Muse 2 Benefits?
Stress In a recent study compared to the control group, the Muse users showed a significantly larger reduction in stress – a 16% reduction in perceived stress in just four weeks.
Focus + Mental Performance After just four weeks a group using Muse showed an improvement in mental performance and reaction times compared to controls.
Relaxation Participants using Muse showed changes in their resting brain states, similar to the changes seen in the brains of mindfulness meditators by other researchers, and suggesting an improved control of participants’ ability to relax.
How Does It Work?
It uses advanced signal processing to interpret your mental activity to help guide you. As your focus drifts, you’ll hear stormy weather that cues you to bring your attention back to your breath.
Muse connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth.
Once connected, simply start the Muse Meditation app, put on your headphones, and close your eyes. Once your session is complete, you can review your results and track your progress.
Price
Muse 2 is priced at $299.95 Canadian and you can get your own by clicking on this link! Get MUSE 2 Now
Ratings
Mashable.com rating 4.75/5
PROS - "Lightweight • Now tracks breathing • stillness and heartbeat • Great battery life"
CONS - "Expensive"
The Bottom Line: "Forget regular meditation apps. This upgraded brain-sensing headband is the best way to kickstart your mindfulness practice."
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