Homonoia: When your Car Reads your Mind

Abstract This paper aims to shed light on the possibility of applying brain waves as a mean to understand the driver's mood while on his/her everyday commutes. While there are several studies that document the relationship between brain waves and mood, none have progressed to apply it on vehicles. We experimented the use of EEG sensors to detect brain waves and recorded several correlations that could prove to be useful. After understanding the driver's mood only through a passive approach, the car could suggest ways in which it could improve or compliment the driver's mood. This could also open up a whole level of danger diversion features in cars, if both the car and the EEG sensor are integrated well enough.

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