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Research Participants Needed: Music & Brain Activity Study

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The SIPPRE Group at the ECE Department, is seeking volunteers to participate in our innovative NeuroRock EEG study.

The Experience
  • Listen to carefully selected instrumental rock music through high-quality headphones
  • Wear Enophones, a comfortable and non-invasive EEG headset that feels similar to regular headphones
  • Share your emotional responses to different music styles
  • Total time commitment: Approximately 60 minutes
What to Expect

During this relaxing session, you’ll listen to various rock music selections while we record your brain’s natural responses. The Enophones provide a comfortable recording experience with minimal setup—no gels or extensive preparation required.

This research supports our groundbreaking NeuroRock Hackathon where EUNICE students will analyze how the brain processes emotional aspects of music.

How to Participate

Please contact Associate Professor Athanasios Koutras (koutras [AT] uop.gr) for scheduling or additional information.

All data will be anonymized and handled according to research ethics guidelines.

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Announcing: NeuroRock Hackathon 2025!

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Decode the Brain’s Response to Music

The SIPPRE Group is thrilled to announce our first-ever NeuroRock Hackathon, exclusively for EUNICE students enrolled in the “Decoding Life Signals: Innovations in Biomedical Engineering” course.

The Challenge

Teams will analyze EEG data recorded while participants experience emotional rock music. Your mission: develop algorithms to decode emotional states from brain activity and predict subjective experiences.

Key Information
  • Deadline: June 5, 2025
  • Format: Work in pairs to develop Python-based analysis
  • Experience Required: None! We provide starter code and guidance

This is your chance to apply classroom knowledge to real neuroscience data and explore the fascinating intersection of music, emotions, and brain activity.

Ready to Rock Your Brain?

Keep an eye on your course announcements for complete details, or contact Prof. Athanasios Koutras with questions.

For EUNICE students only. No prior EEG experience necessary.

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New Addition to the SIPPRE Lab: Tello RoboMaster TT Drone

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We are excited to announce the latest addition to the SIPPRE Lab’s equipment: the Tello RoboMaster TT drone! This programmable drone, compatible with Python, opens up exciting possibilities for innovative research and student projects.

The RoboMaster TT will be a centerpiece in various projects, including:

  • Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Applications: Controlling the drone using brain and muscle signals to explore advanced human-machine interaction techniques.
  • Computer Vision Programs: Implementing face detection, face recognition, and person tracking to enhance autonomous navigation capabilities.
  • Swarm Intelligence Studies: Investigating collaborative drone behaviors and multi-agent systems, which have applications in search and rescue or environmental monitoring.
  • Gesture-Based Control: Designing systems where gestures captured by cameras or motion sensors control the drone’s movements.
  • Augmented Reality Integration: Combining drone operation with augmented reality for immersive experiences in education or entertainment.

This versatile drone will also serve as a cornerstone for final diploma thesis projects, providing students with hands-on experience in signal processing, machine learning, robotics, and more.

Stay tuned for updates as we explore the limitless potential of this powerful tool in research and education!

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