Brain-Life introduces head-worn device to solve the problem of distraction and mental health

VHO - On July 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnamese-founded technology startup Brain-Life held a media briefing about its product Brain Life Focus+, the first smart head-worn device in Vietnam that helps measure brain waves, identify brain states and provide personalized interventions.

Notably, this device was researched, developed, and manufactured entirely in Vietnam, but according to European scientific standards, with the goal of making mental health care technology accessible to every individual.

Overview of the Brain Life Focus+ launch event.

Brain-Life Focus+ uses EEG, fNIRS, and PPG sensors to record brainwave data, cerebral blood flow, and heart rate – three indicators that directly reflect states of concentration, fatigue, stress, or exhaustion.

Unlike smartwatches that only measure heart rate or sleep, this device allows for the "reading" of brain activity in real time – a technology previously only available in neuroscience laboratories.

Currently, most mental health technology solutions on the market only go as far as tracking sleep, counting steps, or providing static content such as meditation or breathing exercises.

They are less likely to provide real-time feedback and cannot accurately measure mental states—especially stress, overload, or lack of focus—which directly impact the quality of learning, work, and daily life.

Dr. Vi Chi Thanh affirmed that Brain-Life's mission is to bring advanced mental health care technology to a wider audience.

Brain-Life is changing that. We're building a head-worn device platform that uses advanced neurosensor technologies like EEG (electroencephalography), fNIRS (optical sensor for measuring cerebral blood flow), and PPG (probe heart rate), combined with artificial intelligence to measure mental state in real time.

Brain-Life goes beyond simply "knowing"; it provides personalized interventions to help users adjust, regain focus, reduce stress, or avoid burnout – at the right time and in the right way.

Dr. Vi Chi Thanh, founder and CEO of Brain-Life, an international expert in HCI, BCI, and machine learning with over 45 scientific research papers, said: “We want to bring this technology closer to the community, especially teachers, students, and workers in Vietnam, who are under high pressure but have limited access to quality mental health services.”

Brain-Life is more than just a technological device – it's a bridge between neuroscience and real-life applications, designed for people and for a healthier society.”

Brain-Life Focus+ is affordable but its quality is anything but.

According to Dr. Vi Chi Thanh, the biggest difference of Brain-Life Focus+ is its ability to make this extremely expensive technology accessible to everyone.

While traditional medical EEG devices cost thousands of dollars and require expert use, Brain-Life Focus+ is priced between $150 and $200, is compact, easy to use, and has been tested in the UK, France, the US, and Vietnam.

“Brain-Life’s mission is to bring advanced mental health technology to a wider audience, not just to labs or large hospitals.”

"To achieve that, we had to solve a dual problem: low cost – but quality must not be compromised," shared Dr. Vi Chi Thanh.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/nhip-song-so/brainlife-gioi-thieu-thiet-deo-dau-giai-quyet-bai-toan-mat-tap-trung-va-suc-khoe-tinh-than-153928.html