A team of researchers at the University of Texas at Austin has developed a wireless e-tattoo that can track a person’s mental workload by recording high-fidelity EEG and EOG signals from the forehead. This innovative device has the potential to revolutionize the way we manage mental workload, particularly in safety-critical tasks such as air traffic control and truck driving. The e-tattoo is wireless, low-power, and ultrathin, making it a practical solution for real-world situations.
Forecast for 6 months: Expect to see the e-tattoo technology being tested in real-world settings, such as pilot training programs and healthcare facilities, to assess its effectiveness in monitoring mental workload.
Forecast for 1 year: The e-tattoo technology is likely to be commercialized and made available to a wider audience, including individuals and organizations interested in monitoring mental workload.
Forecast for 5 years: The use of e-tattoos for mental workload monitoring is expected to become widespread, with applications in various industries, including transportation, healthcare, and education.
Forecast for 10 years: The development of more advanced e-tattoo technologies, such as those that can monitor other physiological signals, is likely to lead to a new era of personalized health monitoring and wellness tracking.
