How it Works

BrainPong is a game that allows one to play the classical Atari game of Pong using one's mind and nothing else. The brain's activity is recorded using ElectroEncephalography (EEG) to measure the electrical activity of the brain, and focus feature extracting algorithm parses one's brain-waves (EEG) into a state of focus or relaxation. When the user is focused, the pong paddle moves upwards, conversely, when the user is relaxed, the pong paddle moves downwards. This game allows for a fun-experience for individuals afflicted by various conditions (such as paralysis, etc.) in addition to anyone who wishes to control a pong paddle using their brain. Nevertheless, a data acquisition system for the EEG is necessary.