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Mendi Headband

By Mendi

Identity

Manufacturer
Mendi
Model number
—
Codename
—
Aliases
Mendi
Generation
—
Country of origin
SE
Released
—
Announced
—
Discontinued
—
Status
shipping

Classification

Invasiveness
non-invasive
Modalities
fNIRS
Primary modality
fNIRS
Direction
read
Categories
consumer-wellness, consumer-focus
Form factor
headband, forehead-patch
Use cases
prefrontal-cortex neurofeedback training, focus / attention training
Target users
general-consumer

Electrodes

Total channels
—
Recording channels
—
Reference channels
—
Electrode type
optode
Material
—
10-20 positions
—
Requires gel
No
Requires saline
No
Prep time
—
Reusable
Yes
Disposable
No

Signal acquisition

Sampling rate
—
ADC resolution
—
Notch filters
—
Onboard artifact rejection
—

Stimulation

Capable
No

Connectivity

Protocols
bluetooth-le
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth profiles
—
Concurrent mode
—
Encryption (transit)
—
Pairing methods
—
Cloud sync
Yes
Offline recording
No

Power

Sources
rechargeable-li-po
Battery life (active)
—
Charging port
usb-c
Charging time
—
Battery replaceable
—
Notes
—

Physical

Weight
—
Dimensions
—
Materials
silicone, fabric
Sizes
one-size
Head circumference
—
Operating temp
—

Software & data

Mobile app
Yes
Cloud platform
Yes
Offline mode
No
Subscription required
No
Raw data access
No
Export formats
—
LSL support
No
Data ownership
user
Apps
Mendi

SDK & developer access

Has SDK
No
Open source
No
Languages
—
Web Bluetooth
No
Raw sample access
No
BCI paradigms
—
3rd-party integrations
—
Docs
—

Capabilities

Attention / focus
Yes
Meditation / calm
Yes
Neurofeedback
Yes
Meditation coaching
—
Sleep tracking
—

Regulatory & clinical

FDA status
none
CE mark
Yes
Certifications
—
Prescription required
No
Pediatric approved
—

Pricing & availability

MSRP
$299
Current price
—
Subscription
—
Warranty
—
Return policy (days)
—
Where to buy
Buy at mendi.io

Editor’s take

In favor

  • Affordable consumer fNIRS
  • Zero prep — no gel / saline / hair-parting
  • No subscription; app is free

Against

  • Single PFC region only
  • No raw-data access
  • Slow signal — unsuitable for real-time BCI control

Sources & provenance

Last reviewed