At home, neurofeedback devices may only be effective when used under professional guidance who can interpret data and offer guidance and direction. Without professional assistance, using such a device may prove ineffective or cause discomfort.
Consumer neurofeedback devices monitor changes to your focus with games that respond in real time to any mental engagement you demonstrate – for instance, as you focus more, the faster the virtual runner runs across the screen.
2. Narbis
At times it can be challenging to focus in today’s distracted world, but with Narbis you could train your brain to pay attention, stay calm and get more done – that’s the goal behind these smart glasses – developed originally by NASA to improve focus.
Smart glasses use EEG sensors and a patent-pending algorithm to monitor brainwaves, providing immediate feedback that indicates whether you’re relaxed, distracted or focused. Their comfortable tint changes to indicate concentration level; darkening when your mind wanders and clearing when your focus returns – teaching your brain how to self-regulate without lectures or reminders! After 20-30 minutes daily training your mind should be functioning at peak performance!
However, this device may not be appropriate for everyone and users are advised to start slowly and gradually increase the length of their sessions with it. Furthermore, users should create a peaceful, distraction-free environment during sessions while practicing mindfulness alongside them. Our testing of the headset showed it to be most useful when used by individuals who were truly motivated to improve their focus and committed to regular training sessions – however keeping lenses clear may prove more challenging than expected and can feel like an intense brain workout!
Contrary to other neurofeedback devices that work exclusively in clinical settings, the Narbis wearable neurofeedback device was specifically created for use at home. It features smart glasses with three sensors designed to fit onto your head, a tablet with software and Bluetooth amplifier; all for just $300. Preorder was available late 2019 with preorder beginning soon after that. According to Greco’s estimates, four out of five people who train using Narbis see results within half the time needed using traditional neurofeedback techniques; many who take medications for ADHD often stop taking them entirely within 30 sessions!
Soon to be released will be a version for children, while the company hopes that its efforts will attract athletes looking to sharpen their focus. Major League Baseball teams have already inquired, while several investors include professional athletes who have used similar technologies in the past to improve their performance.
4. FocusCalm
Focus Calm is an easy and accessible way to find peace and relief from daily stresses. By training your brain with guided meditations, breathing exercises, sports psychology content and relaxing neurofeedback games that respond to live EEG scores to ease feelings of tension, you’ll eventually see an improvement in overall relaxation in your state of mind.
The app also displays your realtime FocusCalm score in the corner of your screen for easy monitoring of progress. Experience points (XP) are awarded based on depth, consistency, and speed; as more training takes place over time your brain begins to adjust allowing you to stay calm even under stress or when life demands it most.
Created by Harvard and MIT graduates with expertise in neuroscience, meditation, and brain training, the app was designed to help users become healthier over time. Used by coaches, athletes, sports psychologists, neurofeedback practitioners globally as well as Formula Medicine for F1 racecar drivers’ performance optimization under pressure, this is a promising app. Recently Formula Medicine joined forces with this promising project.
