MINDWATCH (Multimodal Intelligent Noninvasive brain state Decoder for Wearable AdapTive Closed-loop arcHitectures)

2022: Announcement of a device for assessing the electrodermal activity of the body

On August 19, 2022, it became known that specialists at New York University created a wearable device that can measure electrodermal activity. The system is called Multimodal Intelligent Noninvasive brain state Decoder for Wearable AdapTive Closed-loop arcHitections (MINDWATCH) and can evaluate electrodermal activity by measuring skin conductivity.

An algorithm developed by the researchers simulates sweat gland activity in the skin as a way to assess changes in electrodermal activity and then determines what this means for the user's mental state. The technology makes it possible to alleviate conditions such as PTSD and autism. She could also make a difference for non-verbal patients, such as newborn babies, who may experience pain and agitation without the knowledge of medical staff.

MINDWATCH Body Electrodermal Activity Wearable Device Released

Determining the activity of the autonomic nervous system with a wearable device in real time opens up new opportunities to track and promote mental health and improve cognitive performance, says Rose Fagih, a postdoctoral fellow in the study. A person's performance varies depending on their cognitive activity and level of arousal. For example, a very low or very high level of excitation can lead to a decrease in performance. Ultimately, researchers can use perceived autonomic nervous system activation and decoded arousal to develop measures to improve performance.

The researchers have already tested their device on human volunteers and reported that they can decipher certain emotional states with a sufficient degree of accuracy and in just a few seconds.^[1]

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