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| − | GoFlow is a small head mounted device which provides a certain form of brain stimulation, namely [[Transcranial direct-current stimulation|transcranial direct-current stimulation]]. The device was developed | + | GoFlow is a small head mounted device which provides a certain form of brain stimulation, namely [[Transcranial direct-current stimulation|transcranial direct-current stimulation]]. The device was developed by students at the University of Michigan and was never shipped.<ref name= "A pragmatic analysis"/> |
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== Main characteristics == | == Main characteristics == | ||
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=== Purpose === | === Purpose === | ||
| − | The main purpose is to enhance skills of its users by | + | The main purpose is to enhance skills of its users by publicly available tDCS device. |
=== Company & People === | === Company & People === | ||
| − | + | GoFlow was originally developed by students at the University of Michigan but it has never been shipped. | |
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* Matt Sornson - the co-founder of GoFlow | * Matt Sornson - the co-founder of GoFlow | ||
* Nick Woodhams - the co-founder of GoFlow<ref name= "A pragmatic analysis"/> | * Nick Woodhams - the co-founder of GoFlow<ref name= "A pragmatic analysis"/> | ||
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* early 2013 - the developers give up the development of an available tDCS device and sold the project to the Foc.us company | * early 2013 - the developers give up the development of an available tDCS device and sold the project to the Foc.us company | ||
* summer 2013 - the first device tDCS which was produced by Foc.us was released<ref name= "A pragmatic analysis"/> | * summer 2013 - the first device tDCS which was produced by Foc.us was released<ref name= "A pragmatic analysis"/> | ||
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== Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment == | == Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment == | ||
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== Public & Media Impact and Presentation == | == Public & Media Impact and Presentation == | ||
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== Public Policy == | == Public Policy == | ||
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Revision as of 11:28, 16 November 2016
| GoFlow | |
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| Category | Transcranial direct-current stimulation |
| Developer | GoFlow |
| Announced | March 2012 [1] |
| Released | Developers:
Consumers: project cancelled [2] |
| Price | USD |
| Max output | |
| Session duration | |
| Scalp location | |
| Weight | g |
| Controls |
button |
| Data available | |
| Risk factor | |
| Medical prescription | No |
| http://eu.foc.us/ | |
GoFlow is a small head mounted device which provides a certain form of brain stimulation, namely transcranial direct-current stimulation. The device was developed by students at the University of Michigan and was never shipped.[1]
http://www.diytdcs.com/tag/goflow/
Contents
Main characteristics
Purpose
The main purpose is to enhance skills of its users by publicly available tDCS device.
Company & People
GoFlow was originally developed by students at the University of Michigan but it has never been shipped.
- Matt Sornson - the co-founder of GoFlow
- Nick Woodhams - the co-founder of GoFlow[1]
Important Dates
- spring 2012 - the new device was announced and the Kickstarter campaign began
- May 2012 - the Kickstarter campaign was delayed and later cancelled because of FDA involvement
- early 2013 - the developers give up the development of an available tDCS device and sold the project to the Foc.us company
- summer 2013 - the first device tDCS which was produced by Foc.us was released[1]
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Ethical & Health Issues
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
Public Policy
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 WEXLER, Anna. A pragmatic analysis of the regulation of consumer transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) devices in the United States. Journal of Law and the Biosciences [online]. 2015, Oct 12. Available online at: http://jlb.oxfordjournals.org/content/2/3/669.full.pdf+html (Retrieved 1st November, 2016).
- ↑ JOHN. News from GoFlow! Good and Bad. DIY tDCS [online] 2013, Jun 7. Available online at: http://www.diytdcs.com/2013/06/news-from-goflow-good-and-bad/ (Retrieved 1st November, 2016).
