Students at the Indian Institute of Science are developing a hearable which acts as an electroencephalogram to detect panic, and sends an SOS alert if required. Neurobuds are worn in the ears, and pick up on waves which are then analysed by machine-learning algorithms to detect symptoms of stress. The researchers have also developed a device that can be used for medical diagnosis – it uses ultrasound signals from the heart to identify cardiac arrhythmias. The creators say Neurobuds require no batteries and would be "low cost".
Students at the Indian Institute of Science are developing a hearable which acts as an electroencephalogram to detect panic, and sends an SOS alert if required. Neurobuds are worn in the ears, and pick up on waves which are then analysed by machine-learning algorithms to detect symptoms of stress. The device also monitors sleep and "general mental health". The creators say Neurobuds require no batteries and would be "low cost".