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Muse S Athena
A soft brain-sensing headband combining EEG and fNIRS with real-time audio feedback for attention training, meditation, and sleep tracking.
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Overview
The Muse S Athena is a premium, wearable brain-sensing headband designed to monitor cognitive activity and optimize sleep Muse S Athena | Muse® EEG Mental Fitness & Sleep Headband. As the third generation of the Muse S line, the Athena model distinguishes itself by combining traditional Electroencephalography (EEG) with functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Muse S Athena (Gen 3) – MedGrade. This hybrid sensor approach allows for comprehensive tracking of brain activity, sleep staging, and meditation efficacy. Designed as a soft, breathable fabric band, it offers both overnight sleep tracking and daytime eyes-open cognitive training Muse S Athena: What's New?.
Specifications
- Fit
- Adjustable headband, fits 43–63 cm (17–25 inches) Muse S Athena | Muse® EEG Mental Fitness & Sleep ...
- Battery Life
- ~10 hours Muse S Athena: The Brain Sensing Headband - Deep Sleep Boost ...
- Charge Time
- ~3 hours Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.3 (BLE), USB-C wired available muse-plus/docs/ATHENA_SPECS.md at main · drchord ... - GitHub
- Material
- Soft fabric with integrated sensor pod Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications
- Water Resistance
- None Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications
- Compatibility
- iOS and Android Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications
How It Works
The device utilizes a multi-sensor array embedded in a soft fabric headband. EEG sensors measure electrical brainwave activity, such as delta waves during deep sleep, while the newly integrated fNIRS technology uses light to monitor blood flow and oxygenation in the prefrontal cortex Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications. Additionally, a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor tracks heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO2), while an accelerometer and gyroscope monitor head movement and position Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications. The data is transmitted via Bluetooth 5.3 to the companion Muse app, which translates these biometric signals into real-time audio biofeedback and detailed sleep reports muse-plus/docs/ATHENA_SPECS.md at main · drchord ... - GitHub.
Best For
- Biohackers and neuro-enthusiasts seeking advanced brain-sensing wearables.
- Individuals looking to optimize their meditation practice with real-time feedback.
- Users wanting detailed
- non-invasive sleep staging data.
Key Features
- Hybrid EEG and fNIRS brain-sensing technology Muse S Athena (Gen 3) – MedGrade
- Overnight sleep tracking with detailed staging including Light, Deep, and REM Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications
- Real-time audio biofeedback for meditation and focus Muse S Athena: The Brain Sensing Headband
- Eyes-open brain training capabilities Muse S Athena: What's New?
- Heart rate and SpO2 monitoring via optical PPG sensor Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications
- Soft, breathable, and adjustable fabric design Muse S Athena | Muse® EEG Mental Fitness & Sleep ...
Signals
- 1Electroencephalography (EEG)
- 2Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
- 3Photoplethysmography (PPG)
- 4Blood Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)
- 5Actigraphy (Accelerometer & Gyroscope)
Considerations
- Premium subscription required to unlock certain biofeedback features and content Muse S Athena Premium Subscription Bundle.
- No independent peer-reviewed PSG validation published for this specific model yet Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications.
- Not water-resistant; cannot be used in water or washed without removing the sensor pod Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications.
- Does not include a temperature sensor, ECG, EDA, altimeter, or GPS Muse S Athena: Sleep Tracking Data and Specifications.
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