Ideaz

One of the most pressing challenges in epilepsy today is the lack of predictive diagnosis. Patients live under constant uncertainty, as seizures strike without warning. My idea is NeuroBand: a lifestyle-looking hairband that integrates hidden EEG electrodes and a compact AI chip.

The band continuously records brain activity and runs a machine learning model trained on epilepsy datasets. Its goal is to predict seizures at least two minutes in advance—a breakthrough, since even such a short window can allow patients to take fast-acting medication or move to a safe place.

The concept is simple but transformative. From the outside, NeuroBand looks like a regular fashion accessory, not a medical device—making it comfortable and socially acceptable. Inside, it’s a continuous brain-monitoring and early-warning system. Notifications are sent directly to the patient’s phone, ensuring seamless usability.

The impact is huge:

• Patients gain freedom and confidence.

• Families and caregivers experience less anxiety.

• Doctors gain continuous EEG data for better treatment.

While challenges exist—ensuring data accuracy, building ergonomic design, and real-time processing—the potential of NeuroBand lies in giving people something they’ve never had before: predictive control over epilepsy.