The nascent but potentially lucrative wearable brain device sector needs greater regulation, as growing numbers of companies are selling devices without scientific that proof they both work and are not harmful, according to ethics experts. A study published in the journal Neuron found only eight out of 33 neurotechnology products aimed at the public—including children—included relevant peer-reviewed research, while 41 provided supporting research. Experts have called for researchers, industry experts and regulators to increase monitoring of such direct-to-consumer goods.
The nascent but potentially lucrative wearable brain device sector needs greater regulation, as growing numbers of companies are selling devices without scientific that proof they both work and are not harmful, according to ethics experts. A study published in the journal Neuron found only eight out of 41 neurotechnology products aimed at the public—including children—included relevant peer-reviewed research, while 33 provided supporting research. Experts have called for researchers, industry experts and regulators to increase monitoring of such direct-to-consumer goods.