I heard this interesting item on NPR's All Things Considered. In addition to publishing paper atlases used by brain researchers, a company has created an interactive map, 'Brain Navigator'. It is a 3-D representation of a rat's brain which can be rotated and viewed or represented side by side in 2D with accompanying map information. The company seeks to become the "Google Maps for nueroanatomy". Plans are in the works for mice monkey and human brain navigators.
Imagine a game where you win by relaxing. Mindball uses sensors to map particular brainwaves and moves a ball toward the less relaxed (or more stressed) player. The winner scores a goal when the ball travels to the other end of a playing table. Spectators can monitor the games progress on the table, as well as viewing an EEG displayed on a monitor. The product Mindball Game originates from the prototype Brainball which is developed by the Smart Studio at The Interactive Institute . I can envision this product and the Mindball Trainer being used to "train" young minds to be more relaxed, and receptive to learning in the classroom.
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