FAQs

  • Is this an EEG device?

    Yes. It utilizes a single-channel EEG sensor with electrodes at locations Fp1 and Fp2 and a reference at Fpz.

  • Why is Neurosteer’s EEG better than traditional EEG?

    The device is pocket-sized, portable and easier-to-use than traditional multi-electrode EEGs with 4 up to 256 electrodes, and it delivers objective biomarkers in real-time.

  • How much does the device weigh?

    The Electrode Strip weighs 2 grams and the Sensor weighs 53 grams.

  • How involved is the process of applying the electrode strip to the forehead?

    Very simple and quick, just follow the instructions in the user’s manual.

  • How long can an electrode strip be used?

    It is intended for use up to 12 hours.

  • How long can the sensor collect data?

    It runs 10-12 hours on a fully charged battery.

  • How far away can the device be from the “base station” and still maintain communication?

    The current device can maintain reliable Bluetooth communication up to approximately 25 ft.

  • How does Neurosteer compare to fMRI, CT, PET and MEG?

    The range of applications of the Neurosteer device is far greater. The Neurosteer Sensor is miniature, wearable, non-invasive and can be used inside or outside of the clinic, and also under extreme conditions such as sweat and excessive movement. By contrast, fMRI, CT, PET and MEG are very large machines that can scan the brain only in a clinical environment and only if the patient remains totally still. 

  • How does Neurosteer get so much information with just three forehead electrodes?

    The combination of sensitive electronics and advanced harmonic analysis signal processing enables the decomposition of the single EEG channel into over 100 components. By contrast, the standard EEG analysis relies on just 5 to 8 frequency bands.

  • Does Neurosteer require a clinician/neurologist to interpret the results?

    No. Neurosteer delivers high-level brain status biomarkers in real-time that are intended to assist a clinician in assessment, in a manner similar to a blood pressure monitor. Note that these biomarkers are not yet FDA cleared and are currently used for research only.

  • What does it mean that Neurosteer delivers objective biomarkers?

    Rather than performing a clinician-administered test that provides subjective information, the Neurosteer assessment does not require a clinician and delivers objective metrics about brain status.

  • Is the device FDA approved? Has Neurosteer received FDA clearance?

    Yes, the Neurosteer device has been cleared as an FDA Class II device.

  • What is the background of the Neurosteer platform?

    The underlying technology was invented at Tel Aviv University by Prof. Nathan Intrator, the founder and CEO of Neurosteer. The device has since been further developed and validated by the company.

  • Does Neurosteer needs any implants or surgery?

    Absolutely not. It uses only an adhesive electrode strip that is applied to the forehead like a Band-Aid.

  • How does Neurosteer compare with the Elon Musk brain reading device?

    Neurosteer does not penetrate the skin or the skull in order to read brain activity. Musk’s technology does both.

  • Can Neurosteer read minds?

    Neurosteer attempts to read the state of mind related to cognitive load, executive functioning, anxiety level, and so on. It does not read thoughts.

  • Is Neurosteer available for end-user consumers?

    It will be in the future.

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