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Revolutionary Headband Visualizes Brain Activity in Real-Time

10/13/2025

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The Muse S Athena is a brain-sensing headband that provides real-time visualization of brain activity by integrating EEG, fNIRS, heart rate, movement, and breath data.
It tracks mental effort with near-infrared light to measure brain oxygen consumption.
New Strength sessions require concentration to move an owl on the screen based on mental effort, with Cognitive Performance and Brain Recharge scores available only through a monthly membership.

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Story summary

The Muse S Athena is a brain-sensing headband that provides real-time visualization of brain activity by integrating EEG, fNIRS, heart rate, movement, and breath data.
It tracks mental effort with near-infrared light to measure brain oxygen consumption.
New Strength sessions require concentration to move an owl on the screen based on mental effort, with Cognitive Performance and Brain Recharge scores available only through a monthly membership.