Inspiration
We were inspired by the idea of making technology more natural, accessible, and inclusive. Traditional input devices like mice and trackpads are limiting, especially for people with physical disabilities. We wanted to create a system where you could interact with a computer in the most intuitive way possible — using only your mind.
What it does
Magic Cursor is a hands-free computer control system powered by brainwaves. Using Emotiv Insight 2.0, we detect electrical activity from the brain and translate those signals into real-time cursor movements. This allows users to move a cursor and potentially interact with digital environments without lifting a finger.
How we built it
Our code is programmed in Python and uses the pyautogui library to control the mouse. With EmotivBCI, we can use signals from the brain to drive cursor movements.
Challenges we ran into
The cursor is set up to allow the user to use the trackpad/mouse in addition to the EEG interface. We have a cooldown of 3 seconds, where the real mouse has parity. We observed that the user needs substantial training to use the cursor effectively via Insight.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We are proud to have managed to make an MVP within the time limits of the hackathon, especially since none of us have ever worked with an EEG device before.
What we learned
We learned that EEG data is noisy and requires much practice and dedication.
What's next for Magic Cursor
We can add additional features, such as hot keys for media pause and play, volume up or down, etc.
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