At Mentalab, we love supporting the next generation of neurotech innovators. As part of her work in The Knowledge Society (TKS) talent program, high school researcher Oliwia Wyczarska reached out to us to test our Explore+ 8-channel EEG system for a real-time Adaptive Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) project.
At Mentalab, we know that exceptional neuroscience data doesn't just depend on advanced hardware, it starts with meticulous preparation. The International 10-20 System is the gold standard for electrode placement.
In the world of biosignals, the most complete insights come from combining multiple modalities. While eye tracking provides a precise map of visual attention and external focus, EEG adds a layer of depth by capturing simultaneous neural activity.
Neuroscience is moving beyond the sterile laboratory as Extended Reality bridges the gap between controlled environments and the complexity of real life. By synchronizing immersive worlds with real-time biosignals, we are unlocking new frontiers in neuroplasticity and mental health recovery. This shift toward ethical "closed-loop" systems marks the beginning of a truly attuned and patient-centered era of brain science.
This article demonstrates how Mentalab Explore EEG devices can be integrated with VR headsets to create real-time, brain-driven virtual environments. By processing EEG data in Python, extracting Alpha band power, and streaming it to Unity via Lab Streaming Layer, mental states directly influence immersive VR feedback. The prototype shows how EEG-based biofeedback in virtual reality can move beyond flat screens and support more natural, interactive research and training applications.
Mentalab Hypersync enables high-precision wireless synchronization for hyperscanning, multimodal research, and wireless event marking
Sleep is fundamental to our well-being, yet understanding its trends can be complex. EEG offers unique insights into brain activity during sleep, helping us uncover factors contributing to restlessness and fatigue. Mobile EEG devices, like Mentalab Explore, are revolutionizing sleep research by enabling comfortable, at-home recordings that capture comprehensive sleep data, rivaling traditional in-lab polysomnography.
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.
I founded Mentalab to bridge the gap between traditional, complex EEG equipment and modern, mobile consumer electronics. Our goal is to provide professional research labs and clinics with advanced, portable biosignal technology.
Mentalab's partnership with ADInstruments integrates their flexible, high-quality mobile ExG biosignal sensor, Explore, with ADInstruments' intuitive LabChart Lightning analysis software. This collaboration expands Mentalab's market reach through ADInstruments' global presence while providing LabChart Lightning users with valuable wireless recording capabilities, ultimately benefiting thousands of research scientists worldwide.