Battle Of The Brains (Brain-Ball)

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1 International Robotics, Inc Palmer Avenue Larchmont, NY USA (1) International Robotics Presents Battle Of The Brains (Brain-Ball) Where two players compete by controlling a ball with their brain waves! * CORPORATE EVENTS. * TRADE-SHOWS TRAFFIC BUILD-UP * MENTAL FOCUS TRAINING FOR CORPORATE OFFICES

2 * HOME ENTERTAINMENT Battle Of-The-Brains (Brain-Ball) comprises a custom-designed table with proprietary computer electronics mounted on the underside, a playing area, a ball and two headbands. The players take position at opposite ends of the table and wear headbands equipped with sensors (electrodes) that detect brain waves. The sensors are connected to an amplifier and biosensor system built into the table, which registers the electrical activity in the brain. When a player increases its amount of Alpha and Theta brain waves, which occur when one is calm, relaxed and focused, he or she activates a magnetic carriage embedded in the table (visible to players and audience as a ball on the surface) towards the opponent's goal. Contrary to most competitive games, the most relaxed person wins! The player s brain activity during the games can be shown, in real time, in a diagram on a monitor (not included). APPLICATIONS: * Battle-Of-The-Brains is a great activity to include in your corporate receptions and events!. * Add Battle-Of-The-Brains to your next trade show exhibit and watch the crowds gather! *

3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: BrainBall is a game for the modern thinking Event or Tradeshow professional, and which goes against the conventional competitive concept, reinventing the relationship between man and machine. Instead of activity and adrenalin, it is passivity and calmness that mark the truly successful BrainBall player. BrainBall is unique amongst machines since it is not controlled by the player s rational, strategic thoughts and decisions. On the contrary, the participants are dependent on the body s own intuitive reactions to the game/machine. At first glance, BrainBall seems similar to a traditional two player game two people challenge one another and take their respective positions at each end of a table that is laid out with two goals and a little ball resting innocuously at the center of the table. The rest of the game s equipment is a unique departure from traditional games. Both players wear a strap around their forehead that contains electrodes linked to a sophisticated biosensor system mounted under the table. This system that is used to measure the body s biological signals is thus fastened to the frontal lobes and registers the electrical activity of the brain - so called EEG. The players brain activity is graphed in a diagram on any attached display/monitor so that the attendees can easily follow the players mental processes during the match; making the Brain Ball a fantastic Spectator event as well! The brain waves that move the ball forward, increasing the chance of victory, are called Alpha and Theta waves. They are generated by the brain when one is calm and relaxed. A considerably stressed player will therefore lose.

4 The matches outcome is rarely obvious since the transition between calm and stress, and vice versa, can occur quickly. Often, the ball will roll backwards and forwards for a few minutes before the game is concluded. In this way, BrainBall is an exciting and social game where the audience can follow the match by watching the ball on the table, the graph on the optional display/monitor and the more or less relaxed expressions of the players. It is possible to stage a Brain Ball contest or demonstration on a Stage, with strategically placed Cameras displaying the Table and the Player s faces on giant screens, as well as the Player s real-time brain chart activities if desired. GAME VARIATIONS: The game is played so that the player being most relaxed wins the game when the ball rolls into the opponent s goal. Another interesting way of playing the game is to cooperate instead of competing while trying to maintain the ball at its start position in the middle of the playing area. It is also possible to play BrainBall in an inverted way, that is to say - the player being most excited wins the game by making the ball roll home. You can also play BrainBall three against three or one against three if you connect the BrainBall Multiplayer. EEG: The EEG (electroencephalogram) is an electrical waveform that is recorded from the brain by using electrodes appropriately placed on the forehead, then amplifying and displaying the electrical signal, using a computer. The so called Theta Waves occur when you are (day) dreaming and feel drowsy. The

5 Alpha Waves occur when you feel relaxed and calm, but not drowsy. You can greatly increase the occurrence of Alpha and Theta Waves by training through biofeedback, and by doing so, learn to obtain a related state of mind. Biofeedback is given in many different ways. One way is to present the occurrence of Alpha and Theta Waves graphically, as in BrainBall. BRAINBALL MULTIPLAYER VARIATION: BrainBall Multiplayer is a teambuilding accessory which enables you to play BrainBall three against three. You can also let someone challenge the team by playing one against three. The Alpha and Theta waves are measured for each one of the competitors; a mean value is calculated and compared to the result from the opponent s side. The measurement, the calculations and the movement of the ball all occur in real time just as when you play BrainBall one against one. The adapters are connected to the ordinary headband socket, on each side of BrainBall, and lead to three headbands each. The following pages are filled with images for your enjoyment.

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7 Note Monitor, used to display brain activities from both players Notice playing track where Ball is made to roll in either direction. The circle at the end of the strip is where the ball must end up in your opponent s side in order for you to win the game!

8 Trade Show demonstration The following images were taken at a Science & Technology exhibit for local schools, students and parents. It was extremely popular!

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11 ! Corporate Executives experiencing the Brain Ball Game as a mental exercise.

12 ! As you can plainly see; the Brain Ball is also a great Spectator activity. Watching the players compete and concentrate is fascinating! For additional information, please contact: International Robotics, Inc Palmer Avenue. Larchmont, NY USA (1) info@internationalrobotics.com