Neuroprojection
A mirror for the mind.
Participant Experience
Participants sit in a dimly lit space, wearing a comfortable EEG headset. As they close their eyes, breathe, or simply observe their thoughts, the projected environment responds in real-time. There is no instruction manual—only the invitation to notice. The experience is personal, non-judgmental, and open to interpretation. After 10-15 minutes, participants are invited to reflect on what they observed, though no data is recorded or analyzed.
About
Traditional brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) focus on control and diagnosis, creating a clinical distance between the user and their neural data. This approach misses the opportunity for personal reflection and aesthetic experience. The intent is to create an immersive, non-diagnostic experience where participants can witness their brainwave activity as a living, evolving visual environment.
Key Points
- Moves beyond clinical BCI applications to focus on personal reflection
- Creates an aesthetic experience from neural data
- Encourages personal interpretation rather than diagnosis
- Serves as a mirror for self-observation and awareness
System Overview
EEG signals are captured in real-time, processed through frequency analysis, and mapped to visual parameters.
Process Flow
- 1EEG headset captures raw brainwave signals
- 2Signal processing extracts frequency bands (Alpha, Beta, Theta, Delta, Gamma)
- 3Frequency data maps to visual parameters (color, motion, scale, complexity)
- 4Real-time rendering engine generates projected environment
- 5Participant observes and reflects on the visual feedback
Visual Language Mapping
| Frequency | Emotional State |
|---|---|
| Alpha (8-13 Hz) | Calm, meditative, reflective |
| Beta (13-30 Hz) | Active, focused, alert |
| Theta (4-8 Hz) | Deep relaxation, creativity, introspection |
| Delta (0.5-4 Hz) | Deep sleep, unconscious states |
| Gamma (30-100 Hz) | Heightened awareness, binding of perception |
Ethics & Data Handling
Traditional brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) focus on control and diagnosis, creating a clinical distance between the user and their neural data. This approach misses the opportunity for personal reflection and aesthetic experience. The intent is to create an immersive, non-diagnostic experience where participants can witness their brainwave activity as a living, evolving visual environment.
Key Points
- No data storage or transmission
- Local, real-time processing only
- No personal information collected
- Participants remain anonymous
- Non-medical, non-diagnostic experience
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