Brain Wave Studies Are Hard to Compare, Scientists Find
This could slow down brain-based health tech and cost you time and money.
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- EEG brain wave data varies a lot between people and even within the same person over time.
- This variability makes it hard to compare studies and develop reliable brain-based technologies.
- The survey calls for standardization to improve EEG's use in medicine and tech.
Why It Matters
Without standardization, brain-based health tech may be slower, costlier, and less accurate for everyone.