Two students seated at computers controlling and racing flying drones

Brain-Drone Race

The Brain-Drone Race is a competition featuring users' cognitive ability and mental endurance. During this event competitors are required to out-focus opponents in a drone drag race influenced by electrical signals emitted from the brain. On April 16, 2016, 16 participants competed using the Emotiv insight headsets and DJI Phantom 2 drones. This event was featured in over 800 news outlets including Discovery, USA Today, and the New York Times. In this project, we are exploring methods to leverage real-time communication frameworks to design interactive EEG-based multiparty experiences. This work also seeks to expand awareness of emerging EEG technologies by inspiring future designers and engineers of neurotechnologies.

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Brain-Drone Race 2023

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL - Bryant Conference Center (RAST)

Date: April 1, 2023

Time: 1:30 pm (CST