New $500 Wearable Tracks Brain
Atlas 1.0 monitors brain waves, movement and voice for $30/month to boost focus and mental health
Atlas has launched a brain-monitoring wearable called Atlas 1.0, designed to track brain waves, electrodermal activity, movement, and voice signature. The wearable uses an algorithm to quantify cognitive and attentional resources, providing users with insights into their mental state.
The Atlas 1.0 wearable is available for pre-order at $500, with a $30 monthly subscription required to keep sensors and adhesives replenished. The device is designed to be worn on an adhesive pad behind the ear, and the accompanying app is currently only available for iOS.
The wearable aims to help users identify situations that bring out the best in them and improve their mental health. By tracking brain waves and movement, Atlas 1.0 can tell users when they're paying attention and when they're not. The device can also monitor speaking activity and patterns, although it does not capture speech.
## What it measures Atlas 1.0 tracks a range of metrics, including brain waves, electrodermal activity, movement, and voice signature. This data is then run through an algorithm to provide users with a quantifiable measure of their cognitive and attentional resources.
## Why it matters The ability to stay present and focused is crucial for both mental health and productivity. With the increasing number of distractions in daily life, it can be difficult to maintain attention and engagement. Atlas 1.0 aims to address this issue by providing users with a tool to monitor and improve their mental state.
The Atlas app allows users to log their activities and correlate them with their mental state, helping them identify the situations and states that bring out the best in them. By doing more of what works and less of what doesn't, users can potentially improve their mental health and well-being.
## What happens next Atlas has launched pre-orders for the Atlas 1.0 wearable, with the device and accompanying app available for users to try out. As the company continues to develop and refine its product, it will be interesting to see how effective Atlas 1.0 is in helping users achieve their goals and improve their mental health.
