Overview

OpenBCI is the leading open-source BCI hardware company, providing accessible neural recording tools to researchers, developers, and hobbyists worldwide. Founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, the company has built a global community around democratized access to brain-computer interface technology.

Product Line

OpenBCI offers multiple EEG recording platforms including the Cyton (8-channel) and Ultracortex (up to 16-channel) headsets with open-source firmware and software. The Galea platform combines EEG with eye tracking, EMG, EDA, and PPG in a single headset, enabling multi-modal biosensing for advanced BCI research.

Open-Source Philosophy

By making BCI hardware designs and software openly available, OpenBCI has lowered the barrier to entry for brain-computer interface research globally. The company’s tools are used in hundreds of university laboratories, startups, and independent research projects worldwide.

Market Role

OpenBCI occupies a unique position as both a commercial hardware vendor and an open-source community platform. Its products serve as the entry point for many researchers and companies entering the BCI field, creating an ecosystem that feeds into the broader neurotech industry.