US EditionAn Electronic Tattoo Measures Mental Fatigue Instantly
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Researchers have developed a temporary electronic tattoo that decodes brain waves to measure mental tension and prevent burn-out. Powered by a small battery and equipped with ultra-fine wireless sensors, this device fits the contours of the face and adapts to the skin of each individual. A technological advance that could enhance safety in high cognitive working environments, such as air control or surgery. The workload [...] This article Too st…
According to the authors, this technology could track the mental fatigue of workers, such as air traffic controllers and truck drivers, whose concentration periods can have serious consequences. “Technology develops faster than human evolution. Our brain capacity cannot keep pace and is easily overloaded,” says Nanshu Lu, study leader and expert in bioelectronics and portable devices at UT Austin. “There is an optimal mental load for adequate pe…
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