Decoding mental states
in operational environments
About Mindtooth
The Mindtooth system makes a leap in design, form, style, ergonomics and enables the measurement of mental states without requiring any technical skills.
Mindtooth Touch Headset
The Mindtooth Touch headset is a key element of entire Mindtooth system. It is lightweight, wearable, flexible, and able to fit all the head shapes and sizes, while still achieving outstanding signal quality without inducing any discomfort despite hours of continuous usage.
Mindtooth ClickOn Amplifier
The ClickOn Amplifier features an extensive variety of capabilities, all of which contribute to its exceptional EEG quality. It is extremely lightweight (30 grams), has magnetic connectors allowing easy placement on the headset, and records high quality EEG signal for up to 3 hours of continuous usage.
Mindtooth Neurometrics App
Visualize and stream workload, stress and vigilance in real-time to measure mental states of a user during their daily activities and review them offline in a simple yet comprehensible way with the Mindtooth Neurometrics App.
Want to know more about its features? Jump into the dedicated section to learn more.
Mindtooth EEG App
The Mindtooth EEG App provides an easy way to access and visualize raw EEG data from the Mindtooth Touch headset.
Do you want to build your own experimental setup using the Mindtooth Touch headset? No problem! The app is based on LabStreamingLayer (LSL), so you just need to connect to the headset, start the streaming and you are good to go.
Discover how simple it is in the dedicated section.
Applications
Aviation
Training and expertise are key aspects in aviation. A traditional way of evaluating operator (i.e. pilots, air traffic controllers) expertise is to measure performance output; however, this approach provides a narrow view of the operator’s capacity, especially with regard to the cognitive profile.
Mindtooth is able to measure workload and stress to assess human factors and help improve performance, learning and competence evaluation of both professional and trainees pilots, as well as air traffic controllers.
Automotive
The human element of driving remains the main cause of traffic accidents and fatalities.
Real-time measurement of workload and vigilance provided by Mindtooth neurometrics enable better training and improved performance, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.
Related references
2023| Research article published in Sensors (doi: 10.3390/s23208389)
A Neuroergonomic Approach Fostered by Wearable EEG for the Multimodal Assessment of Drivers Trainees
2022 | Research article published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.901387)
Evaluation of a New Lightweight EEG Technology for Translational Applications of Passive Brain-Computer Interfaces
Surgeons
Teamwork is a complex construct that cannot be simplified as the linear combination of individuals’ effort.
Although teamwork is crucial in contemporary society, objective methodologies and procedures to evaluate its dynamics and effectiveness are still missing.
To overcome this limitation, Mindtooth provides a neurophysiological – based teamwork assessment by applying the Mutual Information (MI) theory to the neurometrics of mental workload, stress, and vigilance.
Industrial Workers
Work accidents remain a challenge for many industrial sectors, despite safety regulations and procedures. Prioritizing safety is a key factor in ensuring industrial efficiency and effectiveness.
Mindtooth can enhance the management of human resources, by providing real-time measures of workload and stress of workers, anticipating possible errors induced by unsafe human factors (i.e. overload or overstress), even before the worker becomes consciously aware of them.
NeuroAesthetics
The Mindtooth system was validated through studies within the Accademia dei Lincei and the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome to measure the appreciation of various works of art: the recitation of passages from Dante’s Divine Comedy or the observation of the Moses statue by Michelangelo.
The quality of the EEG signal recorded on participants moving within a natural environment was confirmed to be of the same quality as that obtained on subjects in a more static position in front of simulators.
Virtual Reality (VR)
The Mindtooth Touch headset can be worn together with head-mounted VR systems without inducing signal interference. The system has been tested by BrainSigns in a research study, which assessed workload and approach-withdrawal during VR in different scenarios.
Why Mindtooth
Scientific research is at the base of all the main advantages of the Mindtooth system.
Ease of Use
Easy and quick to prepare. Intuitive interface with clear information.
High Comfort
Lightweight (<200 g), sponge-based sensors, optimized and ergonomic design.
High Quality
Wireless hardware from a leading neurophysiological research company, validated algorithms for neurometrics.
Wireless
High usability and low invasiveness in operating environments.
Innovative
Continous R&D, constant product innovation, top performance.
Integrable
Neurometrics and output can be integrated in tablet/web interface/3rd party application.
User Feedback
I have used the Mindthooth system within the European project DDskills. I am really impressed by how much faster is the system setup in comparison with the standard research EEG systems.
Given the wearability and high comfort of the headset, combined with the signal quality and the neurometrics included in the mindtooth software, this system opens the door for future studies not requiring highly technical skills.
– Dr. Angela Riccio, PhD, Psycologist
IRCCS “Fondazione Santa Lucia” Hospital, Rome, Italy
Charting the Future of Aeronautic Training with Mindtooth
Mindtooth revolutionizes the way we understand and measure the mental states of pilots. Its capability to accurately gauge Stress, Workload, and cooperation between cockpit crew members in real-time is a game-changer. This level of insight has been elusive in the past, but with Mindtooth, it becomes a tangible metric that can be incorporated into the fabric of our training systems.
Mindtooth’s is not just a product; it’s a vision of a future where technology and cognitive science come together to create safer, more efficient flying experiences. I look forward to the transformation this system will bring about in our field, propelling us into a new era of aeronautical training.
– Prof. Lorenzo Mezzadri, PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Pilot and Director of Urbe Aero Flight Academy
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Technical Specifications
Mindtooth Touch Headset
| Number of EEG channels | Mindtooth Lite: 8 |
| Number of electrodes | Mindtooth Lite: 8 EEG plus REF plus GND |
Mindtooth ClickOn Amplifier
| Number of EEG channels | (Up to) 8 |
| Number of electrodes | (Up to) 8 EEG plus REF plus GND |
| Data transmission | Bluetooth® Low Energy (Version 5) |
| Sample rates | 125, 250 or 500 Hz |
| Bandwidth | 0.1 - 33 Hz at 125 Hz sampling rate 0.1 - 66 Hz at 250 Hz sampling rate 0.1 - 131 Hz at 500 Hz sampling rate |
| Bit resolution | 24 Bits |
| Power supply | Lithium Battery (two coin cells); 3.7 V, 240 mAh |
| Indicators | 3 LEDs: Battery Level (high, medium, low) 1 LED: Bluetooth® connection |
| Connection to headset | Magnetic Connector with 10 contacts and 3 magnets |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 53 mm x 53 mm x 15 mm |
| Weight | ~30 g |
| Marking | CE and UKCA |
Mindtooth Neurometrics App
| Functions | Cloud-based real-time computation of neurometric indicators Visualization and offline reports of computed neurometrics Acquisition and visualization of EEG signals Impedance check |
| Data storage | Database storage of neurometrics and EEG .CSV format download |
| Management | Database of users and sessions |
| Real-time I/O connectivity | Neurometrics accessible via WebSocket protocol |
| Compatibility with data analysis platforms | Compatible with data analysis tools based on MATLAB® (EEGLAB, BCILAB, etc.), Python (MNE, etc.) and more |
Mindtooth EEG App
| Functions | Real-time acquisition and visualization of EEG signals Impedance check |
| Data storage and export | .CSV (comma separated values) |
| Management | Local storage of users and sessions |
| Real-time I/O connectivity | Compatible with real-time third-parties based on LabStreamingLayer LSL (BCI2000, OpenViBE, NeuroPype, and more) |
| Compatibility with data analysis platforms | Compatible with data analysis tools based on MATLAB® (EEGLAB, BCILAB,etc.), Python (MNE, etc.) and more |
Please note: Mindtooth is not a medical device. The product may be used in the context of non-medical applications in order to carry out applied and fundamental research on the basis of neurophysiological methodology. The use for medical diagnosis, medical therapy, medical monitoring of vital physiological processes (such as cardiovascular functions, etc.) or other medical purposes is expressly forbidden.
Mindtooth is permitted to be used by professionals in the context of non-medical applications only. Ownership cannot be transferred to non-professionals.
The Brains behind Mindtooth
The multidisciplinary project consortium consisted of BrainSigns srl. (Italy), Brain Products GmbH (Germany), the ITCL Technology Centre (Spain), and IBM Israel.
