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neurowear is a gadget project organization in Japan founded on the concept of the "Augumented Human Body".[1] The group's first project, known as necomimi (from nekomimi (猫耳, "cat ear(s)")) is a headband with a brain wave sensor and motorized cat shaped ears programmed to turn up or down based on the wearer's thoughts. neurowear collaborated with Qosmo and Daito Manabe on "unboxxx" exhibition in July 2012.[2][3]

necomimi

necomimi is a headband with a MindWave brain wave sensor manufactured by NeuroSky[4] and motorized cat shaped ears programmed to turn up when the wearer concentrates and to turn down when he or she relaxes. It runs for 4 hours on 4 AAA batteries and has interchangeable ears. In November 2011, Time Magazine selected necomimi as one of the 50 best inventions of the year.[5][6]

Originally planned for international release in 2011 "at a price of several hundred dollars,"[7] necomimi was launched in Japan in April 2012.

necomimi was demoed at Gadget Show Live in April 2012.[8] necomimi was launched in Japan at the Nico Nico Cho-Kaigi at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City on April 28, 2012.[9][10][11] Ayaka Komatsu modeled the ears on April 29, 2012.[12] The US price is $99.95 sold out temporarily but is back in stock.[13] necomimi was sold at Japan Expo in July 2012 for €150.[14]

While there are few official ear options available, there are many individual crafters who create a great variety of ear covers. Many of these are sold at conventions and through Etsy. A new company called Emoki will focus on making bear, fox, wolf, and bunny ears with a variety of colors. [15][16][17]

Limited edition necomimi were created to promote The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki. The ears' color matches the titular wolf children.[18]

necomimi was launched in the U.S. at San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2012.[19] Christina Bonnington reviewed the headband for Wired.[20]

See also

References

  1. ^ "neurowear". neurowear. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  2. ^ "x music". neurowear. 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
  3. ^ "KATA | unboxxx #2 "body and mind"". Kata-gallery.net. 2012-07-26. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
  4. ^ Dickinson, Boonsri (18 July 2011), "Robotic cat ears for humans, an ears-on test", Crave, CNET, retrieved 24 August 2011
  5. ^ “necomimi” selected “TIME MAGAZINE / The 50 best invention of the year”
  6. ^ The 50 Best Inventions: Smart Cat Ears, Time Magazine, 28 November 2011, retrieved 12 January 2011
  7. ^ Kawase, Chiaki (16 May 2011), Some feline fun with hi-tech headgear, Reuters, retrieved 16 May 2011
  8. ^ Gadget Show Live set to be bigger than ever at NEC, Express & Star, 21 February 2012, retrieved 7 March 2012
  9. ^ "neurowear". neurowear. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  10. ^ Kee, Edwin (2011-05-21). "Necomimi mind-controlled cat ear headband". Ubergizmo. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  11. ^ "neurowear". neurowear. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  12. ^ "neurowear". neurowear. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  13. ^ "Necomimi Store". Store.necomimi.com. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  14. ^ "Dear necomimi fans in Europe". neurowear. 2012-06-22. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  15. ^ ""Emoki"".
  16. ^ Peach, Sasha. [facebook.com/sewpeach "SewPeach"]. Retrieved 6 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  17. ^ Peach, Sasha. "Necomimi Ear Cover".
  18. ^ ""The Wolf Children, Ame And Yuki"". neurowear. 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  19. ^ Netburn, Deborah (2012-07-13). "Necomimi's plush cat ears perk up when you're interested". latimes.com. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  20. ^ Bonnington, Christina (2012-07-13). "Become Your Own LOLcat With Brainwave-Controlled Kitty Ears | Gadget Lab". Wired.com. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
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