BCI Buddy provides an educational platform that lets students and hobbyists build and program their own brain‑computer interface hardware. Their easy‑to‑use electrophysiology kits capture brain and muscle signals, which can be linked to a drag‑and‑drop visual programming environment to control video games, robots, and other projects. The curriculum breaks down complex neuroscience and computer‑science concepts into hands‑on, interactive lessons for learners of all levels.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Students and hobbyists interested in neuroscience and interactive technology often lack affordable, hands‑on tools to explore brain‑computer interfaces, making it difficult to translate theoretical concepts into practical projects.
Solution
BCI Buddy offers an educational platform that combines low‑cost electrophysiology hardware with a visual drag‑and‑drop programming environment. Users can capture their own brain and muscle signals and map these signals to control games, robots, or custom projects without writing code. The platform includes a curriculum that breaks down neuroscience, signal processing, and computer‑science fundamentals into step‑by‑step, project‑based lessons. By integrating hardware, software, and instructional content, BCI Buddy enables learners to experiment, iterate, and develop functional BCIs in classroom or home settings.
Target Audience
Primary customers are secondary‑school students, university labs, and hobbyist makers who want an accessible way to learn and prototype brain‑computer interface applications.
Features
- Plug‑and‑play electrophysiology kit that records EEG and EMG signals with minimal setup
- Visual programming interface that lets users create signal‑to‑action mappings via drag‑and‑drop blocks
- Pre‑built project templates for games, robotics, and interactive installations
- Structured curriculum covering neural signal basics, data filtering, and programming concepts
- Real‑time signal visualization to help users understand and debug their BCI projects
- Compatibility with common microcontroller platforms for extending hardware control