While 32 EEG channels have historically been the "gold standard" for research, new findings suggest that fewer channels can achieve comparable results with proper pre-processing techniques. Using fewer channels significantly reduces setup time, material costs, and participant discomfort, making research more efficient and accessible.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted scientific research, presenting challenges like financial uncertainty, limited lab access, and difficulties in participant recruitment, especially for at-risk groups. Mobile EEG solutions, such as Mentalab Explore, offer a powerful way to overcome these hurdles by enabling remote data collection, reducing costs, and facilitating adherence to safety guidelines, thus allowing research to continue seamlessly.
Mobile EEG devices are transforming neuroscience research by offering a portable and compact alternative to traditional, stationary systems. These ambulatory solutions address the disadvantages of conventional setups—such as complex setup, space requirements, participant discomfort, and limited ecological validity—by enabling cost-effective, comfortable, and naturalistic data collection in diverse environments.