NEWS
$ 10M AWARDED TO A COGNITION COMPANY BUILDING SOFTWARE THAT DECODES THE HUMAN BRAIN
Arctop , a software platform for brain decoding , announced its US $ 10 million in Series A funding co-led by Fifth Growth Fund ( FGF ) and Supermoon Capital . This funding will accelerate the commercialisation of Arctop ' s pioneering technology that translates brain activity into real-time information for third party applications .
Founded in 2016 by neuroscientist Dan Furman and software engineer
Eitan Kay , Arctop decodes brain signals measured from wearables like headbands , earbuds and Virtual and Augmented Reality headsets equipped with basic electric skin sensors . Arctop ' s software is licensed to enterprise developers who are creating unprecedented user-centric applications , such as personalised skill training , assistive communication and emotion-adaptive experiences .
Arctop ' s software platform is the intelligence layer between wearable electronics and third-party applications and is designed with end-users ' privacy in mind . The company ' s business model explicitly does not and will never include sharing raw brain data with clients or partners . Arctop provides end users with a simple dashboard that allows them to control their own data , including granting and withdrawing permissions for third party apps , authorising or deactivating certain features , and easy data and account deletion .
Arctop ’ s CEO , Dan Furman , said : " As a neuroscientist , I have seen firsthand the life-changing impact that cutting edge technology can have on people who face difficult challenges ." Furman added : " And that is basically all of us at some point of our lives . Our neural decoding platform can enhance communication , learning and experiences in a way that is accessible for all ."
NEW SCIENCE- BACKED HEALTH SCORE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE WELLBEING
The Health and Wellbeing Quotient , ( HAWQ ) has launched a personalised corporate wellbeing offering , the HAWQ Score . When scores are shared 1-2-1 and group workshops on topics such as sleep , nutrition and personalised exercise programmes are delivered through the dedicated HAWQ app
Nearly half ( 46 %) of UK employees have reported symptoms and are seeking support from their employer . Yet , with over 32 million employees in the workforce , offering a corporate wellbeing package that meets individual needs has presented HR teams with a challenge . HAWQ ’ s new launch , the HAWQ Score , aims to solve this .
The new , individualised health score will present employers with a relative representation of the wellbeing of their workforce ; along with a tool kit of support to improve wellbeing , boost morale and enhance engagement .
To obtain a HAWQ Score , employees undergo a two-part assessment . It begins with an online health evaluation covering sleep , eating , drinking , and exercise . A preliminary score , ranging from zero to 1,000 , is assigned . Then , an in-person assessment offers a deeper physiological analysis . The final HAWQ Score combines five health pillars : sleep , body , movement , nutrition and mind , offering employees a comprehensive view of their health .
Robbie Johnson , Co-founder and Managing Director of HAWQ said : “ Through objectively measuring employees ’ health and wellbeing and providing strategies to empower employees to improve their own health with HAWQ . Together with external experts to support with sleep , exercise , men ' s / women ’ s health and more , our objective is to create tailored programmes that make entire businesses not just fitter but truly healthier . Our ultimate goal , is to help teams live better for longer , whilst providing a higher level of data to support the team and their leaders .”
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