Emotiv claims brain monitoring will make workplace more efficient

The San Francisco-based company Emotiv claims its MN8 electroencephalography device can be worn comfortably for a full workday. The device monitors an employee's brainwaves with the goal of creating safer, more efficient workplaces by monitoring workers' brain signals for signs of stress or distraction. Company president and neuroscientist Oliver Oullier says the data the device collects makes it possible to reschedule tasks and working hours to lessen stress and increase focus. Emotiv says all clients sign agreements not to use the brain data to reward, punish, or fire employees. Independent neuroscientists are skeptical that the data collected in this way could be meaningful.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/qj4qd7/this-company-wants-to-help-your-boss-monitor-your-brainwaves-at-work

Publication: Vice

Publication date: 2020-21-09

Writer: Nick Keppler