2016 Notable Mention
The Notable Mention list recognizes those involved in TransTech in an important way, but who may not have technology and devices deeply integrated into their product. Examples include organizations and individuals who research or make an important enabling technology that is very useful, but not necessarily targeted to TransTech; organizations that serve as community hubs; key infrastructure that funds or supports TransTech but is not created specifically for it; companies that provide wellness or wellness hubs but do not have a strong focus on TransTech enabling their programs; and thought leaders who are key contributors to the ideas that shape the community. These key members of our community deserve recognition for the critical roles they play, and we honor them here!
Anirban Bandyopadhyay
Tsukuba Ibaraki
Website
anirbanlab.co.nr
Reason Included
Researcher instrumental in progress on molecular electronics artificial intelligence, molecular computing, hardcore brain science and future tech.
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Arshya Vahabzadeh
San Francisco CA
Website
vahabzadehmd.com
Reason Included
Leading physician-technologist trained in medicine and psychiatry, with a focus creating next generation brain technologies to improve societal wellbeing.
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Cerbomed
Erlangen Bavaria
Website
cerbomed.com
Reason Included
A unique non-invasive trans cutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (t-VNS®) device.
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Cognionics
San Diego CA
Website
cognionics.com
Reason Included
Leader in designing dry and mobile wireless EEG systems, including combining optimized sensors, mechanics and electronics to enable real-world neuro imaging.
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Consumer Physics
San Francisco CA
Website
consumerphysics.com
Reason Included
A palm-sized molecular sensor that scans materials and provides instant information directly to your smartphone.
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Cortical Metrics
Semora NC
Website
corticalmetrics.com
Reason Included
A novel device for the study of somatosensory information processing.
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Daniel Kraft
Stanford CA
Website
singularityu.org
Reason Included
A thought leader and Stanford and Harvard trained physician-scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and chair of the medical neuroscience track at Singularity University.
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Dave Asprey
British Columbia Canada
Website
bulletproofexec.com
Reason Included
A prolific bio-hacker and the founder of Bulletproof and author of New York Times bestseller The Bulletproof Diet.
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Echy
Champs-sur-Marne FRANCE
Website
echy.fr/
Reason Included
An innovative system that captures sunlight on the outside of buildings and transports it directly inside using fiber optics to support light requirements.
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Electrocore
Basking Ridge NJ
Website
electrocore.com
Reason Included
A major bio electronic medicine healthcare company developing a range of Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) therapies for the treatment of multiple conditions in neurology, psychiatry, gastroenterology and other fields.
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Elevate App
San Francisco CA
Website
elevateapp.com
Reason Included
A popular personal cognitive training application.
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Epson Moverio BT-200
Long Beach CA
Website
epson.com
Reason Included
A leader in industrialized AR applications.
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Flow Genome
Austin Texas
Website
flowgenomeproject.com
Reason Included
Experience using principles of neurosciences, performance psychology, and tech to train people how to harness a flow state.
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Grant Rudolph
Mill Valley CA
Website
EchoRockNeurotherapy.com
Reason Included
Leading provider of EEG neurofeedback for mindfulness and higher states of consciousness.
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HTC Vive
Taoyuan Taiwan
Website
htcvive.com
Reason Included
A leading virtual reality technology and content with room-scale game play, precise motion tracking, and natural controller gestures by HTC and Valve.
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Huggies Haptic Belt
New York NY
Website
abcnews.go.com
Reason Included
A wearable belt that allows you to feel the baby in another person's body.
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Integral Cinema Project
Mountain View CA
Website
integralcinema.com
Reason Included
Ken Wilber's defining Integral theory taken into media and VR
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Invensense
San Jose CA
Website
invensense.com
Reason Included
Integrated motion and sound solutions for use in consumer products that combine MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, and microphones with proprietary algorithms and firmware that intelligently process, synthesize, and calibrate the output of sensors, maximizing performance and accuracy.
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Jakob Johansson
Stockholm Sweden
Website
gleechi.com
Reason Included
Developed digital hands that allow people to truly` immerse themselves in AR and VR worlds.
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James Norris
Palo Alto CA
Website
jamesnorris.org
Reason Included
A social entrepreneur, Life Hacker, and currently founder and CEO of Self Spark, a global platform for science-based life hacking events.
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Jay Vidyarthi
Toronto Canada
Website
jayvidyarthi.com
Reason Included
A human-centered designer who is pioneering new frontiers in UX related to mindfulness meditation and compassion.
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Jess Ghannam
San Francisco CA
Reason Included
An accomplished Palestinian-American psychologist and professor who is active in numerous non-governmental organizations and in carrying out humanitarian work, particularly in the Gaza Strip.
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Jim Kleiber
Los Angeles CA
Website
jimkleiber.com
Reason Included
TransTech tool builder. Creator of iFeelio, Emotional Self-Defense, and EmoFit.
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John Gruzelier
New Cross, London
Website
gold.ac.uk
Reason Included
Leading researcher with focuses on EEG, Neurofeedback, and Cognitive Peak Performance.
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John Mekrut
Hollywood CA
Website
thebalancedbrain.com
Reason Included
Developer of the Balanced Brain with a neuro therapy clinic specializing in neurofeedback and brain training.
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Jonathan Robinson
Nevada City, CA
Reason Included
Influential author and speaker in the positive psychology and wellbeing tech spaces.
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Lantern
San Francisco CA
Website
golantern.com
Reason Included
Online and mobile cognitive behavioral programs.
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Leap Motion
San Francisco CA
Website
leapmotion.com
Reason Included
VR hand tracking software allowing for improved immersion.
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Lincoln Nguyen
San Francisco CA
Website
unfetter.com
Reason Included
The founder of Unfetter, a neuro feedback platform that uses techniques from contemplative neurosciences.
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Luciding
San Francisco CA
Website
Luciding.com
Reason Included
A wearable neuro sensitive headband which induces Lucid Dreams when it detects the REM state by shifting the dreamer into a more conscious state.
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Lumosity
San Francisco CA
Website
lumosity.com
Reason Included
Entertaining brain building exercises.
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Mark Alexander
San Francisco CA
Website
wordpress.com
Reason Included
An important thinker, tinkerer, electrical engineer and contemplative life hacker.
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Mind Exponential
San Francisco CA
Website
mindexponential.com
Reason Included
Blog by Renee DeVere, an important biohacker, ranging from mindfulness and nutrition to cognitive and performance enhancement.
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Myndplay
Langston England
Website
myndplay.com
Reason Included
A dry sensor EEGBrainWave technology to allow users to control, interact with and direct video media or a movie using only the mind.
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Nature Bright
Irvine CA
Website
naturebright.com
Reason Included
For pushing the limits of light therapy with frames that sync natural circadian rhythms and improve mood and overall well-being.
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Ndreams
Hampshire England
Website
ndreams.com
Reason Included
Developer and publisher of VR games and experiences.
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Neurohacker Collective
Encinitas CA
Website
neurohacker.com
Reason Included
A robust community of neurohackers with backgrounds in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, smart drugs and nootropics, integrative medicine, bioethics, and private laboratory experimentation.
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Neurophone
San Francisco CA
Website
indiegogo.com
Reason Included
An ultrasonic transmitter headpiece using a variety of brainwave stimulation to help balance the brain.
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NeuroTechX
International
Website
neurotechx.com
Reason Included
An important global network of engineers, designers, scientists, and hackers devoted to the advancement of neurotechnology.
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OSVR
Columbia Maryland
Website
osvr.org
Reason Included
A common platform for developers of VR software that is usable across all VR headsets.
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Parans
Gothenburg Sweden
Website
parans.com
Reason Included
A system that uses receivers, cables, and light emitters to transport real sunlight to every room in a building.
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Pulse Sensor
New York NY
Website
pulsesensor.com
Reason Included
An open source hardware heartbeat monitor.
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Ramez Naam
Seattle WA
Website
rameznaam.com
Reason Included
A visionary computer scientist and angel investor in start-ups focused on tech that empowers and enriches lives.
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Remee
Brooklyn NY
Website
sleepwithremee.com
Reason Included
A device that uses light-based stimulation to enhance dream recall and lucid dreaming.
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Seung-Schik Yoo
Boston MA
Website
harvard.edu
Reason Included
A professor at Harvard Medical School that specializes in biofeedback and brain-computer interfaces.
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Sigi Hale
Cincinnati Ohio
Website
ucla.edu
Reason Included
A pioneer in self-regulation as a method to increase well being with a focus in brain asymmetry.
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Steven Vasquez
Bedford TX
Website
ettcenter.com
Reason Included
Developer of Emotional Transformation Therapy.
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SubPac
Los Angeles CA
Website
SubPac.com
Reason Included
A wearable that transforms music into a felt experience versus just audio.
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Tiff Thompson
Santa Barbara CA
Website
gammajam.com
Reason Included
Leader in neurofeedback and brain training. Past head of WEBN.
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Tim Ferris
San Francisco CA
Website
fourhourworkweek.com
Reason Included
A standard-setting advisor, author, and fearless guinea pig for new and effective ways to live life more fully.
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VicoVR
San Francisco CA
Website
vicovr.com
Reason Included
1st full body controller for mobile virtual reality.
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Whil Concepts
San Francisco CA
Website
whil.com
Reason Included
An online digital mindfulness, yoga, and leadership training through over 1,200 audio/video/mobile training programs.