An analysis of 62 companies selling products and applications with BCI (Brain Computer Interface) built-in shows 66% of their products cater for the consumer market and the remaining 39% for the professional market such as hospitals or research institutes, according to MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute), a Taipei-based government-backed research institute.

"Among 66% of BCI companies targeting the consumer market, 36% of their products are for entertainment/gaming, 27% for personal training and education, and 10% for daily activities," says Huang Shi-zong, industry analyst with MIC.

Categories of BCI Technology for Consumer Products

Source: MIC, March 2019

"BCI technology was once a fairy-tale. Thanks to the advancement in cranial nerves science and IT technology, applications of BCI technology have been able to extend reach from the medical and laboratory fields to daily life activities."

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