Research and Development
- Prototype Optimization: Refine algorithms for signal processing, classification, and prediction to improve the prototype.
- Testing with Sample Data: Conduct rigorous testing with real-world data to evaluate accuracy, latency, and usability.
- User Feedback Loops: Collaborate with a small group of test users to gather feedback on system performance and user experience.
- Assemble a full product by integrating the system into a wheelchair.
- Hardware & Software Integration: Ensure the BCI hardware and software work seamlessly together, with no communication delays or data loss.
Regulatory & Compliance Preparations
- Ensure the BCI system complies with industry standards, privacy, and data security regulations.
- Obtain Certifications: Research and obtain necessary certifications for medical devices or neurotechnological products.
- Data Privacy & Security Protocols: Implement secure data handling processes to comply with laws.
- Ethics approval: Ensure the product has medical or psychological applications.
Beta testing
- Conduct a beta launch to a controlled group like hospitals or a target audience to identify and resolve potential issues before a wider release.
- Select Beta Users: Identify key users such as researchers, early adopters, or potential clients in the neuroscience or tech field.
- Set Testing Parameters: Define what aspects to test (e.g., user interaction, system accuracy, long-term usability).
- Feedback Collection & Analysis: Gather detailed feedback from beta testers, especially focusing on performance issues, user interface, and practical application.
- Iteration Cycles: Address bugs, enhance features, and make improvements based on beta testing results.
User experience
- Finalize the BCI’s user interface and overall experience for both technical and non-technical users.
- UX Design: Ensure the system interface is intuitive and easy to use for all user groups (researchers, medical professionals, or general users).
- Instructional Materials: Create user guides, tutorials, and onboarding materials to assist users in understanding how to use the BCI system effectively.
- User Journey Testing: Conduct tests to refine the onboarding process, ensuring that users can set up and use the system without difficulty.
Marketing and awareness campaign
- Build awareness and excitement for the BCI product pre-launch.
- Develop strategies for content marketing, influencer partnerships, webinars, and presentations at industry conferences.
- Launch a dedicated website that provides detailed information about the BCI, its features, and benefits.
- Utilize social media to highlight key features, benefits, and behind-the-scenes developments, engaging potential users and industry professionals.
Partnerships and industry collaboration
- Establish partnerships and collaborations to boost credibility and market reach.
- Seek academic partnerships: with universities, neuroscience labs, or research institutions to validate the BCI technology through studies and papers.
- Medical or Research Industry Partnerships: Partner with organizations in healthcare or neurotech industries to co-develop use cases or applications for the BCI system.
- Sponsor or Present at Conferences: Increase visibility by showcasing the BCI at major industry events, workshops, or conferences like IEEE Brain or other neuroscience platforms.