New Scientist Magazine profiles ABM technology and achievements in their February cover story!02/07/2012
In a detailed exploration on the biology of learning, reporter Sally Adee recognizes Advanced Brain Monitoring research and technologies for their role in optimizing training and accelerating the transition of novices to experts. While bringing together the findings and perspectives of many of the world's premiere researchers in the field, the article ultimately concludes that intelligent neurofeedback systems represent a key contribution to the future enhancements of training. Please let us know if you would be interested learning more about Chris Berka's work or would like a copy of the paper, “Accelerating Training Using Interactive Neuro-Educational Technologies: Applications to Archery, Golf and Rifle Marksmanship” which recently appeared in The International Journal of Sport & Society.
CNN's Edge of Discovery highlights ABM's recent accomplishments as one of DARPA's best12/16/2011
As a subcontractor to HRL Laboratories, LLC for the Cognitive Technology Threat Warning System (CT2WS) project, Advanced Brain Monitoring is proud to have developed the mobile, comfortable, and lightweight (less than 3oz) 24-channel neural interface sensor headset that is integrated into a software/human-in-the-loop soldier-portable visual threat detection device. This is one of several ongoing DARPA-funded projects where ABM is applying proven expertise in neurotechnology design and implementation in products that will help define the future of healthcare, training and defense technologies.
You can visit the article on CNN's website by clicking here (slide #10).
Introducing the newest B-Alert® Application: Team NeuroDynamics
11/08/2011
Following three years of development with our partners at UCLA Immex, ABM is proud to introduce a new platform for measuring team interactions called Team NeuroDynamics. While current methods for assessing teams are subjective and often occur after completion of a team effort, Team NeuroDynamics is built on the foundation of the real-time B-Alert® Cognitive State Metrics for individual Engagement and Workload levels. This provides valuable insights as to why some teams succeed while others do not.
Team leaders, coaches and instructors can now access meta-cognitive state metrics that characterize team interaction to predict team efficiency, identify team weaknesses and track team improvements over time.
Throughout 2012, the ABM research team will be working with new and existing partners to implement Team NeuroDynamics in simulated environments, virtual learning forums and the world’s premiere academic classrooms.
To learn more about how it works and could be applied to your own team training, performance assessment or scenario development, please contact ABM at info@b-alert.com
The B-Alert® Fatigue Measurement Spectrum receives further validation in The Journal of Biological Psychology08/15/2011
The B-Alert EEG-based algorithm for real-time assessment of drowsiness/alertness was accepted for publication in this widely respected forum for achievements in understanding the biology of behavior. The article provides details on the design and validation of B-Alert with a large subject pool (n=135) participating in sleep deprivation studies to allow comparisons of EEG metrics with performance. The long term goal is to establish the value of the B-Alert software in managing the effects of operational fatigue and this publication represents an important step in paving the way for a field deployable drowsiness/alertness detection system for aviators and warfighters.
ABM research team paper on methods to objectively measure the learning and performance efficiencies of small teams wins the Best Paper Award at the Behavioral Representation in Modeling and Simulation (BRIMS) Conference. 03/12/2011
Now available to implement both these capabilities, the B-Alert X10 is a streamlined, wireless-EEG system delivering all B-Alert metrics in real-time in real-world environments. The B-Alert X4 further reduces the needed number of electrodes and serves as a commercially-applicable solution for high quality wireless-EEG.
ABM and BIOPAC Systems Announce Global Distribution Agreement for B-Alert® X1002/15/2011
The easy to use B-Alert® X10 wireless EEG system is now available worldwide through BIOPAC Systems and their network of international academic research equipment providers. The announcement comes following an extensive collaboration between the organizations to fully integrate ABM’s wireless EEG acquisition hardware and cognitive-metrics software with BIOPAC’s AcqKnowledge analysis platform.
The result is educators and researchers now have an optimal plug-and-play solution for synchronizing real-time measurement of subject stress, fatigue, distraction, engagement and workload with BIOPAC’s full line of acquisition, stimulation and triggering technologies. This includes the BioNomadix Series which offers wireless recording of ECG, EGG, EMG, EOG, Pulse, Respiration, Temperature, Gyro, Noninvasive Cardiac Output, and Electrodermal Activity to supplement the powerful data and analysis the B-Alert® X10 provides.
This fully-integrated version of the B-Alert X10 is available now and only through BIOPAC Systems.
The Adaptive Peak Performance Trainer's validation is published in The International Journal of Sports & Society. 09/20/2010
ABM's newest technology's ability improved marksmanship skill acquisition by 230% in a single use is now being applied to golf and archery as well.
The ABM research team has continued to break new ground in developing technologies proven to accelerate subject learning in simulation, training and the real world.
Specifically, applications utilizing the Interactive Neuro-Educational Technology (I-NET) are designed to increase the pace and efficiency of learning by modeling psychophysiological characteristics of expertise and developing sensor-based feedback to accelerate novice-to-expert transition. Here the article explains how a Pre-Shot Peak Performance (PSPP) profile was identified in experts in marksmanship, archery and golf to provide the basis for real-time feedback to trainees. The PSPP is characterized by an increase in electroencephalographic (EEG) frequency bands of theta (3-7 Hz) and alpha (8-12 Hz), and a local change in heart rate in the seconds leading up to the shot/putt. The PSPP profile of expertise was then incorporated into ABM’s Adaptive Peak Performance Trainer (APPT). The APPT integrates real-time analysis of EEG and heart rate to provide automated feedback of trainees’ psychophysiological state (in relation to the psychophysiological profile of expertise). Preliminary data indicate that marksmanship learning trajectories improve significantly when novices train with the APPT as compared to controls.
Military Training Technology Magazine recognizes Advanced Brain Monitoring as one 2010's Best Simulation & Training Companies!09/20/2010
Military Training Technology (MT2) magazine has recognized Advanced Brain Monitoring as one of the Top Training and Simulation Companies for 2010. Advanced Brain Monitoring’s Interactive Neuro-Educational Technology (I-NET) provides customized profiling of individuals and teams, and modular access to physiological-based measures of cognition and stress that can be embedded into adaptive simulation and training systems. ABM’s recognition included a yellow ribbon designation for companies that made the most significant contribution to the training community who are quickly rising in the industry and considered up-and-coming. Winning companies were selected by an impartial panel of judges based on various criteria which, in part, included total military sales volume, innovation and program effectiveness.
