Vessel

What it does

Vessel is a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) platform that leverages Gemini to make thought-based computer interaction accessible and user-friendly. It revolutionizes how we interpret and utilize brain signals, simplifying BCI technology for a wide range of users, from researchers to high school students. Vessel uses Gemini for zero-shot in-context learning to classify brain activity from EEG signals, allowing for interpretation with no training data. A key feature is the use of Gemini Vision to assist users in correctly positioning EEG devices. By analyzing real-time video feed and applying prompt engineering based on the 10-20 system, Gemini provides guidance for optimal device placement. Vessel guides users through a calibration process, recording EEG data, then calculates features to create prompts for Gemini to distinguish between different brain states. The platform offers various applications, including assistive technology like Communication Cards for binary communication, tools for healthcare professionals, and educational resources. Vessel provides an intuitive interface for managing brain applications. By integrating Gemini's advanced language and vision capabilities, Vessel democratizes BCI technology. Vessel's mission is to help people around the world solve real issues using BCIs, without the need for a lab or advanced neuroscience knowledge, empowering users from field doctors to everyday individuals to harness the power of their minds.