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Christine Bostock
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慶祝 Emotiv EPOC 無線EEG頭戴式裝置系列的誕生。從遊戲控制器到神經技術的革新者、腦機介面的強大工具，還有未來的無限可能。
EPOC — EMOTIV的14通道鹽水便攜式EEG頭戴裝置 — 革新了研究人員收集和觀察情境EEG數據的方式。EEG技術已經存在了幾十年，但卻笨重、受限且昂貴。因此，當EMOTIV在EEG市場推出一款完全便攜的研究級EEG頭戴裝置，並且價格僅為傳統成本的一小部分時，我們讓EEG民主化，開創了情境人類大腦研究的新時代。現在，任何人都可以解鎖大腦的電活動，並在實驗室之外觀察其迷人的過程。
2024年標誌著EPOC的15週年。我們已經從原型裝置走了很長的路，但我們才剛剛開始。在慶祝這個里程碑的同時，我們回顧了EMOTIV EPOC系列的演變，思考這些頭戴式裝置如何轉變了EEG領域，重新定義了情境EEG研究的可能性。
EPOC不僅成為神經科學研究的重要工具，其易用性和可及性也使其成為廣泛應用的熱門選擇，如康復、腦機介面（BCI）、藝術、音樂、個人表現、消費者研究、行銷和教育。
什麼讓Emotiv EPOC如此特別？
EPOC系列是首個可攜式EEG頭戴式裝置，提供前額葉和前額葉皮層，以及顳葉、頂葉和枕葉的覆蓋，其傳感器位於國際10-20系統。查看完整設備規格
自首款EPOC EEG頭戴式裝置推出以來，獨立的驗證研究已確認該裝置可提供與標準實驗室EEG和其他消費者裝置相似或更好的結果。事實上，一項獨立的2023年分析發現，自其推出以來，四分之一的無線EEG研究是使用EPOC系列頭戴裝置進行的。
EPOC (Series 1): From Gaming System to Scaleable Research Tool
Launched in 2009, EPOC — derived from “epoch,” the scientific name for a standard interval of time in data collection — was a trailblazing departure from conventional EEG systems. Initially positioned as a hands-free gaming device, EPOC enabled BCI applications for video games. Using this budding technology, players could move objects and perform actions using their thoughts. Real-time facial expressions were reflected in an avatar, and in one demonstration, the player’s emotions changed the look and feel of the game environment.
EMOTIV的人工智慧和機器學習算法意味著EPOC可以檢測與30種不同表情、情感和動作相關的腦活動模式（EMOTIV性能指標）。例如，當算法檢測到與“推”相關的腦波時，BCI會將該腦波與物理或數字命令相關聯，並在遊戲中執行推動動作。
On its release, EPOC sold thousands of units across the world to eager gamers and BCI enthusiasts. However, researchers didn’t take long to see its potential in other applications. EPOC’s portability, EEG signal quality, and price point made it desirable for scaling research to larger numbers of subjects than researchers had previously been able to monitor in a lab.
Monitoring subjects’ brain waves in familiar surroundings, such as their home, made them feel more comfortable, leading to better signals quality. This ability enabled opportunities for conducting ERP studies with children who found the laboratory setting threatening or uncomfortable. This validation determined that EPOC compared well with research-grade EEG systems for investigating late auditory ERPs in children, paving the way for large-scale studies of children in schools, hospitals, and childcare centers.
Emotiv’s innovation and design earned it several awards, including an Australian International Design Award, two Engineering Excellence awards from the Australian Institute of Engineers, and a Red Dot Award in 2010.
EPOC+ (Series 2): Empowering Researchers with Wireless EEG
Where EPOC secured Emotiv’s reputation for creating research-grade yet user-friendly EEG technology, EPOC+ firmly cemented its position in the wireless EEG landscape. Released in 2014, EPOC+ improved upon the original EPOC with Bluetooth 4.0 and a 9-axis motion sensor. These improvements lead to better signal quality and signal-to-noise ratio, capturing data at both 128 and 256 Hz sampling rates, compared to EPOC’s 128 Hz.
The second iteration of EPOC evolved to ever-expanding research applications, with researchers taking advantage of the improvements to the headset and the price point to conduct research at a fraction of the cost of conventional research-grade EEG systems. Researchers could now access contextual brain data, leading to better insights into the human mind and behavior than ever before.
EPOC+ is also used around the world in diverse applications, from controlling robotic limbs and wheelchairs, to user authentication in security systems, and identifying emotional states.
In 2013, EPOC+ was recognized for its user-friendly, ergonomic design and was awarded the Red Dot Design Award in the Product Design category.
EPOC X (Series 3): A Decade of Wireless EEG Innovation
The 10th-anniversary edition in the EPOC series is EPOC X. Harnessing new technologies, chipsets, and community feedback, we made some major improvements to our flagship EEG headset:
Electronics and Communications
Bluetooth 5.0: Making it compatible with newer computers and mobile devices.
Upgraded antenna: Improved data rate and wireless range, enhanced emission patterns, and higher efficiency.
MEMS-based 9-axis motion sensor: Strengthening the stability and accuracy of the motion sensor outputs.
Enhanced common-mode noise cancellation: Reducing electrostatic and mains interference levels.
Mechanical and Usability
Improved headband materials: EPOC X is lighter, stronger, and more comfortable to wear.
Rotating headband: Improved fit for those using headrest support and for sleep studies.
Improved sensor design: Sustainable sensor units that accommodate sensor felts for hydration, which can be easily replaced.
Refillable sensors: No more interrupted studies. Researchers can easily rehydrate individual sensor felts with saline via a rear opening on each sensor unit.
Electroplated sensors: Plated Ag/AgCl sensor contacts that do not corrode and provide cleaner signals.
These improvements have made EPOC X a more user-friendly device compared to its predecessors – providing improved comfort, easier setup and rehydration, and improved signal quality even in the most challenging environments.
Although we’ve made changes to the EPOC series over the years, the sensor montage and signal quality remain unchanged. That means researchers with previous EPOC models can continue long-term experiments using upgraded headsets without affecting the integrity of the EEG data they’ve already collected.
上圖：Emotiv EPOC X EEG頭戴式裝置
加速腦研究與商業成果
在其十五年的歷史中，EPOC已成為研究人員的常用工具，成為全球最受歡迎的無線EEG頭戴式裝置以獲得腦洞見解。在916篇經過同行評審的文章中，EPOC系列被用於68%的研究，比其他任何無線EEG頭戴式裝置多。
然而，它的影響不僅僅在於神經科學研究。企業也在董事會中利用EPOC的EEG數據來推動創新、提升用戶體驗和產品開發。
EPOC遊戲回家了
最初的EPOC裝置在遊戲應用方面領先於其時代，但技術和公眾意識終於趕上了。如今，EPOC系列被用來玩現有的電子遊戲以及從頭開始開發腦機接口遊戲。Twitch的直播主Perrikaryal以掌握這一過程和使用EPOC X擊敗一款惡名昭著的高難度遊戲艾爾登法環而引起注意。學生和獨立遊戲開發者也在利用這款經典EEG裝置的易用性和功能性來實現他們腦控遊戲的夢想。
上圖：Perrikaryal使用EPOC X EEG頭戴式裝置玩艾爾登法環。
塑造神經科學探索的未來
在回顧EPOC令人讚嘆的旅程時，我們期待著一個未來，那就是EPOC將繼續站在神經科學探索的前沿，解鎖神經活動，提供對心靈的新理解，以及增強人類體驗的應用。
準備開始您的無線EEG研究？立即購買EPOC X
慶祝 Emotiv EPOC 無線EEG頭戴式裝置系列的誕生。從遊戲控制器到神經技術的革新者、腦機介面的強大工具，還有未來的無限可能。
EPOC — EMOTIV的14通道鹽水便攜式EEG頭戴裝置 — 革新了研究人員收集和觀察情境EEG數據的方式。EEG技術已經存在了幾十年，但卻笨重、受限且昂貴。因此，當EMOTIV在EEG市場推出一款完全便攜的研究級EEG頭戴裝置，並且價格僅為傳統成本的一小部分時，我們讓EEG民主化，開創了情境人類大腦研究的新時代。現在，任何人都可以解鎖大腦的電活動，並在實驗室之外觀察其迷人的過程。
2024年標誌著EPOC的15週年。我們已經從原型裝置走了很長的路，但我們才剛剛開始。在慶祝這個里程碑的同時，我們回顧了EMOTIV EPOC系列的演變，思考這些頭戴式裝置如何轉變了EEG領域，重新定義了情境EEG研究的可能性。
EPOC不僅成為神經科學研究的重要工具，其易用性和可及性也使其成為廣泛應用的熱門選擇，如康復、腦機介面（BCI）、藝術、音樂、個人表現、消費者研究、行銷和教育。
什麼讓Emotiv EPOC如此特別？
EPOC系列是首個可攜式EEG頭戴式裝置，提供前額葉和前額葉皮層，以及顳葉、頂葉和枕葉的覆蓋，其傳感器位於國際10-20系統。查看完整設備規格
自首款EPOC EEG頭戴式裝置推出以來，獨立的驗證研究已確認該裝置可提供與標準實驗室EEG和其他消費者裝置相似或更好的結果。事實上，一項獨立的2023年分析發現，自其推出以來，四分之一的無線EEG研究是使用EPOC系列頭戴裝置進行的。
EPOC (Series 1): From Gaming System to Scaleable Research Tool
Launched in 2009, EPOC — derived from “epoch,” the scientific name for a standard interval of time in data collection — was a trailblazing departure from conventional EEG systems. Initially positioned as a hands-free gaming device, EPOC enabled BCI applications for video games. Using this budding technology, players could move objects and perform actions using their thoughts. Real-time facial expressions were reflected in an avatar, and in one demonstration, the player’s emotions changed the look and feel of the game environment.
EMOTIV的人工智慧和機器學習算法意味著EPOC可以檢測與30種不同表情、情感和動作相關的腦活動模式（EMOTIV性能指標）。例如，當算法檢測到與“推”相關的腦波時，BCI會將該腦波與物理或數字命令相關聯，並在遊戲中執行推動動作。
On its release, EPOC sold thousands of units across the world to eager gamers and BCI enthusiasts. However, researchers didn’t take long to see its potential in other applications. EPOC’s portability, EEG signal quality, and price point made it desirable for scaling research to larger numbers of subjects than researchers had previously been able to monitor in a lab.
Monitoring subjects’ brain waves in familiar surroundings, such as their home, made them feel more comfortable, leading to better signals quality. This ability enabled opportunities for conducting ERP studies with children who found the laboratory setting threatening or uncomfortable. This validation determined that EPOC compared well with research-grade EEG systems for investigating late auditory ERPs in children, paving the way for large-scale studies of children in schools, hospitals, and childcare centers.
Emotiv’s innovation and design earned it several awards, including an Australian International Design Award, two Engineering Excellence awards from the Australian Institute of Engineers, and a Red Dot Award in 2010.
EPOC+ (Series 2): Empowering Researchers with Wireless EEG
Where EPOC secured Emotiv’s reputation for creating research-grade yet user-friendly EEG technology, EPOC+ firmly cemented its position in the wireless EEG landscape. Released in 2014, EPOC+ improved upon the original EPOC with Bluetooth 4.0 and a 9-axis motion sensor. These improvements lead to better signal quality and signal-to-noise ratio, capturing data at both 128 and 256 Hz sampling rates, compared to EPOC’s 128 Hz.
The second iteration of EPOC evolved to ever-expanding research applications, with researchers taking advantage of the improvements to the headset and the price point to conduct research at a fraction of the cost of conventional research-grade EEG systems. Researchers could now access contextual brain data, leading to better insights into the human mind and behavior than ever before.
EPOC+ is also used around the world in diverse applications, from controlling robotic limbs and wheelchairs, to user authentication in security systems, and identifying emotional states.
In 2013, EPOC+ was recognized for its user-friendly, ergonomic design and was awarded the Red Dot Design Award in the Product Design category.
EPOC X (Series 3): A Decade of Wireless EEG Innovation
The 10th-anniversary edition in the EPOC series is EPOC X. Harnessing new technologies, chipsets, and community feedback, we made some major improvements to our flagship EEG headset:
Electronics and Communications
Bluetooth 5.0: Making it compatible with newer computers and mobile devices.
Upgraded antenna: Improved data rate and wireless range, enhanced emission patterns, and higher efficiency.
MEMS-based 9-axis motion sensor: Strengthening the stability and accuracy of the motion sensor outputs.
Enhanced common-mode noise cancellation: Reducing electrostatic and mains interference levels.
Mechanical and Usability
Improved headband materials: EPOC X is lighter, stronger, and more comfortable to wear.
Rotating headband: Improved fit for those using headrest support and for sleep studies.
Improved sensor design: Sustainable sensor units that accommodate sensor felts for hydration, which can be easily replaced.
Refillable sensors: No more interrupted studies. Researchers can easily rehydrate individual sensor felts with saline via a rear opening on each sensor unit.
Electroplated sensors: Plated Ag/AgCl sensor contacts that do not corrode and provide cleaner signals.
These improvements have made EPOC X a more user-friendly device compared to its predecessors – providing improved comfort, easier setup and rehydration, and improved signal quality even in the most challenging environments.
Although we’ve made changes to the EPOC series over the years, the sensor montage and signal quality remain unchanged. That means researchers with previous EPOC models can continue long-term experiments using upgraded headsets without affecting the integrity of the EEG data they’ve already collected.
上圖：Emotiv EPOC X EEG頭戴式裝置
加速腦研究與商業成果
在其十五年的歷史中，EPOC已成為研究人員的常用工具，成為全球最受歡迎的無線EEG頭戴式裝置以獲得腦洞見解。在916篇經過同行評審的文章中，EPOC系列被用於68%的研究，比其他任何無線EEG頭戴式裝置多。
然而，它的影響不僅僅在於神經科學研究。企業也在董事會中利用EPOC的EEG數據來推動創新、提升用戶體驗和產品開發。
EPOC遊戲回家了
最初的EPOC裝置在遊戲應用方面領先於其時代，但技術和公眾意識終於趕上了。如今，EPOC系列被用來玩現有的電子遊戲以及從頭開始開發腦機接口遊戲。Twitch的直播主Perrikaryal以掌握這一過程和使用EPOC X擊敗一款惡名昭著的高難度遊戲艾爾登法環而引起注意。學生和獨立遊戲開發者也在利用這款經典EEG裝置的易用性和功能性來實現他們腦控遊戲的夢想。
上圖：Perrikaryal使用EPOC X EEG頭戴式裝置玩艾爾登法環。
塑造神經科學探索的未來
在回顧EPOC令人讚嘆的旅程時，我們期待著一個未來，那就是EPOC將繼續站在神經科學探索的前沿，解鎖神經活動，提供對心靈的新理解，以及增強人類體驗的應用。
準備開始您的無線EEG研究？立即購買EPOC X
慶祝 Emotiv EPOC 無線EEG頭戴式裝置系列的誕生。從遊戲控制器到神經技術的革新者、腦機介面的強大工具，還有未來的無限可能。
EPOC — EMOTIV的14通道鹽水便攜式EEG頭戴裝置 — 革新了研究人員收集和觀察情境EEG數據的方式。EEG技術已經存在了幾十年，但卻笨重、受限且昂貴。因此，當EMOTIV在EEG市場推出一款完全便攜的研究級EEG頭戴裝置，並且價格僅為傳統成本的一小部分時，我們讓EEG民主化，開創了情境人類大腦研究的新時代。現在，任何人都可以解鎖大腦的電活動，並在實驗室之外觀察其迷人的過程。
2024年標誌著EPOC的15週年。我們已經從原型裝置走了很長的路，但我們才剛剛開始。在慶祝這個里程碑的同時，我們回顧了EMOTIV EPOC系列的演變，思考這些頭戴式裝置如何轉變了EEG領域，重新定義了情境EEG研究的可能性。
EPOC不僅成為神經科學研究的重要工具，其易用性和可及性也使其成為廣泛應用的熱門選擇，如康復、腦機介面（BCI）、藝術、音樂、個人表現、消費者研究、行銷和教育。
什麼讓Emotiv EPOC如此特別？
EPOC系列是首個可攜式EEG頭戴式裝置，提供前額葉和前額葉皮層，以及顳葉、頂葉和枕葉的覆蓋，其傳感器位於國際10-20系統。查看完整設備規格
自首款EPOC EEG頭戴式裝置推出以來，獨立的驗證研究已確認該裝置可提供與標準實驗室EEG和其他消費者裝置相似或更好的結果。事實上，一項獨立的2023年分析發現，自其推出以來，四分之一的無線EEG研究是使用EPOC系列頭戴裝置進行的。
EPOC (Series 1): From Gaming System to Scaleable Research Tool
Launched in 2009, EPOC — derived from “epoch,” the scientific name for a standard interval of time in data collection — was a trailblazing departure from conventional EEG systems. Initially positioned as a hands-free gaming device, EPOC enabled BCI applications for video games. Using this budding technology, players could move objects and perform actions using their thoughts. Real-time facial expressions were reflected in an avatar, and in one demonstration, the player’s emotions changed the look and feel of the game environment.
EMOTIV的人工智慧和機器學習算法意味著EPOC可以檢測與30種不同表情、情感和動作相關的腦活動模式（EMOTIV性能指標）。例如，當算法檢測到與“推”相關的腦波時，BCI會將該腦波與物理或數字命令相關聯，並在遊戲中執行推動動作。
On its release, EPOC sold thousands of units across the world to eager gamers and BCI enthusiasts. However, researchers didn’t take long to see its potential in other applications. EPOC’s portability, EEG signal quality, and price point made it desirable for scaling research to larger numbers of subjects than researchers had previously been able to monitor in a lab.
Monitoring subjects’ brain waves in familiar surroundings, such as their home, made them feel more comfortable, leading to better signals quality. This ability enabled opportunities for conducting ERP studies with children who found the laboratory setting threatening or uncomfortable. This validation determined that EPOC compared well with research-grade EEG systems for investigating late auditory ERPs in children, paving the way for large-scale studies of children in schools, hospitals, and childcare centers.
Emotiv’s innovation and design earned it several awards, including an Australian International Design Award, two Engineering Excellence awards from the Australian Institute of Engineers, and a Red Dot Award in 2010.
EPOC+ (Series 2): Empowering Researchers with Wireless EEG
Where EPOC secured Emotiv’s reputation for creating research-grade yet user-friendly EEG technology, EPOC+ firmly cemented its position in the wireless EEG landscape. Released in 2014, EPOC+ improved upon the original EPOC with Bluetooth 4.0 and a 9-axis motion sensor. These improvements lead to better signal quality and signal-to-noise ratio, capturing data at both 128 and 256 Hz sampling rates, compared to EPOC’s 128 Hz.
The second iteration of EPOC evolved to ever-expanding research applications, with researchers taking advantage of the improvements to the headset and the price point to conduct research at a fraction of the cost of conventional research-grade EEG systems. Researchers could now access contextual brain data, leading to better insights into the human mind and behavior than ever before.
EPOC+ is also used around the world in diverse applications, from controlling robotic limbs and wheelchairs, to user authentication in security systems, and identifying emotional states.
In 2013, EPOC+ was recognized for its user-friendly, ergonomic design and was awarded the Red Dot Design Award in the Product Design category.
EPOC X (Series 3): A Decade of Wireless EEG Innovation
The 10th-anniversary edition in the EPOC series is EPOC X. Harnessing new technologies, chipsets, and community feedback, we made some major improvements to our flagship EEG headset:
Electronics and Communications
Bluetooth 5.0: Making it compatible with newer computers and mobile devices.
Upgraded antenna: Improved data rate and wireless range, enhanced emission patterns, and higher efficiency.
MEMS-based 9-axis motion sensor: Strengthening the stability and accuracy of the motion sensor outputs.
Enhanced common-mode noise cancellation: Reducing electrostatic and mains interference levels.
Mechanical and Usability
Improved headband materials: EPOC X is lighter, stronger, and more comfortable to wear.
Rotating headband: Improved fit for those using headrest support and for sleep studies.
Improved sensor design: Sustainable sensor units that accommodate sensor felts for hydration, which can be easily replaced.
Refillable sensors: No more interrupted studies. Researchers can easily rehydrate individual sensor felts with saline via a rear opening on each sensor unit.
Electroplated sensors: Plated Ag/AgCl sensor contacts that do not corrode and provide cleaner signals.
These improvements have made EPOC X a more user-friendly device compared to its predecessors – providing improved comfort, easier setup and rehydration, and improved signal quality even in the most challenging environments.
Although we’ve made changes to the EPOC series over the years, the sensor montage and signal quality remain unchanged. That means researchers with previous EPOC models can continue long-term experiments using upgraded headsets without affecting the integrity of the EEG data they’ve already collected.
上圖：Emotiv EPOC X EEG頭戴式裝置
加速腦研究與商業成果
在其十五年的歷史中，EPOC已成為研究人員的常用工具，成為全球最受歡迎的無線EEG頭戴式裝置以獲得腦洞見解。在916篇經過同行評審的文章中，EPOC系列被用於68%的研究，比其他任何無線EEG頭戴式裝置多。
然而，它的影響不僅僅在於神經科學研究。企業也在董事會中利用EPOC的EEG數據來推動創新、提升用戶體驗和產品開發。
EPOC遊戲回家了
最初的EPOC裝置在遊戲應用方面領先於其時代，但技術和公眾意識終於趕上了。如今，EPOC系列被用來玩現有的電子遊戲以及從頭開始開發腦機接口遊戲。Twitch的直播主Perrikaryal以掌握這一過程和使用EPOC X擊敗一款惡名昭著的高難度遊戲艾爾登法環而引起注意。學生和獨立遊戲開發者也在利用這款經典EEG裝置的易用性和功能性來實現他們腦控遊戲的夢想。
上圖：Perrikaryal使用EPOC X EEG頭戴式裝置玩艾爾登法環。
塑造神經科學探索的未來
在回顧EPOC令人讚嘆的旅程時，我們期待著一個未來，那就是EPOC將繼續站在神經科學探索的前沿，解鎖神經活動，提供對心靈的新理解，以及增強人類體驗的應用。
準備開始您的無線EEG研究？立即購買EPOC X
