Detecting Work Site Fatigue for High Risk Positions Utilizing Portable Electroencephalography

It is fairly common knowledge that we should not drive while drowsy. Yet often in high risk professions, people grow tired throughout the day and begin to make mistakes. How do we know when that person needs a rest? Recent advancements now allow us to read peoples brain activity as they go about their day-to-day life without intrusion, something never before possible. By using a MUSE device, available at any large electronics retail store, we can begin to creating a system for alerting us of when you need a break in a normal workday. This could change how companies choose rest periods, and even be personalized so that each person is always feeling their best.

Faculty Supervisor:

Olav Krigolson

Student:

Stephen Luehr

Partner:

Thompson Creek Metals Company

Discipline:

Physics / Astronomy

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Life sciences

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