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New Wearable Brain Scanner Tracks Brain Function While You Walk

Researchers Develop Motion-Compatible Scanner

Upright Neuroimaging Device Breaks New Ground

A new wearable brain scanner has been developed by neuroscientists at West Virginia University that can measure brain function while a person is walking. The device, which is called the “Upright Neuroimaging Device,” is the first of its kind and could provide new insights into how the brain works during movement.

The Upright Neuroimaging Device is a non-invasive device worn on the head. It uses a combination of:

• electroencephalography (EEG)
• magnetoencephalography (MEG)

to measure brain activity. The device is small and lightweight and can be worn for extended periods of time.

In a study published in the journal NeuroImage, researchers tested the Upright Neuroimaging Device on healthy volunteers. The volunteers wore the device while walking on a treadmill and performing a variety of tasks, such as counting backward and reciting the alphabet. The researchers found that the device was able to accurately measure brain activity during both tasks.

The Upright Neuroimaging Device could have a number of applications in research and clinical settings. For example, the device could be used to study how the brain controls movement, balance, and coordination. It could also help improve the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.

The development of the Upright Neuroimaging Device is a significant breakthrough in brain imaging technology. The device has the potential to improve our understanding of how the brain works and lead to new treatments for neurological disorders.