Help Us Build a Brain-Controlled Speech Device

We're high school researchers developing a non-invasive brain-computer interface that converts attempted speech into real-time audio output—giving voice to the 7+ million Americans with severe speech disorders.

The Problem: Current solutions require surgery ($50k+) or are painfully slow (5-15 words/min). People with stroke, ALS, cerebral palsy, and severe stuttering deserve better.

Our Solution: A wearable EEG headset that reads brain signals when someone attempts to speak and translates them to synthesized voice in under 200ms.

Why This is Better:

- Non-invasive: Just a headset—no surgery

- Fast: 30-50 words/minute (vs. 5-15 for tablets)

- Affordable: $2,500 target vs. $50k+ for implants

- Natural: Hands-free, maintains eye contact

We Need Your Help

The prototype involves a lot of hardware components such as:

-16-channel OpenBCI EEG system

-Processing unit + speaker

-Headset frame, electrodes, testing supplies

Your support helps us:

- Build and test a functional prototype

- Prove this technology is viable

- Lay groundwork for future clinical applications

This isn't just a project—it's research that could transform assistive communication technology.

Transparency Promise:

We'll provide regular updates with photos, videos, and detailed expense reports as we hit each milestone.

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Every dollar brings us closer to giving voice back to millions.

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Researchers: Jayden Chiou, Idhant Ranjan, Atharva Vaze, James Zhou