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The research tools behind 200+ peer-reviewed studies

Two form factors. Mobile and desktop research software. A secure cloud dashboard. Full raw data access. Used by 1,000+ labs worldwide.

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Hardware

Two devices. Choose by your study.

Both deliver research-grade dry EEG. Athena adds fNIRS, SpO2, and auxiliary channels for multimodal or sleep studies.

  • Flagship — sleep + multimodal

    Muse S Athena

    EEG + fNIRS + PPG + SpO2 in one wearable. Soft fabric for overnight wear. Closed-loop stimulation.

    • 4ch EEG 256Hz
    • fNIRS L+R PFC
    • PPG+SpO2
    • BLE 5.3
    • 41g fabric
    • 10hr battery
    • +4 aux EEG/EOG/EMG

  • Muse 2

    Research-grade dry EEG in a rigid headband. Built for meditation, ERP, and neurofeedback studies. No sleep tracking or overnight features. Lower price point for large daytime cohorts.

    • PPG+SpO2
    • 4ch EEG 256Hz
    • PPG
    • Accel 3-axis
    • Gyro 3-axis
    • 5hr battery
    • BT 4.2
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Side-by-side comparison

Side-by-side comparison

Which Muse device is right for your study?

Both deliver research-grade dry EEG. Athena adds fNIRS, SpO2, and auxiliary channels for multimodal or sleep studies.

Feature
EEG channels
fNIRS
SpO2
PPG
Sampling rate
Form factor
Sleep staging
Digital Sleeping Pills
Overnight wear
Closed-loop stimulation
Eyes-open training
Battery life
Bluetooth
Certifications
Pediatric
Best for
Muse S Athena
4 (+ 4 aux EEG/EOG/EMG)
Left + right prefrontal
Yes
64 Hz
256 Hz
Soft stretch fabric, 41g
Expert-level (Kappa 0.76)
EEG + PPG smart-fade
Designed for overnight (soft fabric)
TMR, deep sleep stim, custom
Mental Strength Training
10 hours
BLE 5.3
CE, FCC, UL
Yes (43–63 cm)
Sleep, multimodal, longitudinal, fNIRS, overnight
Muse 2
4
—
—
64 Hz
256 Hz
Rigid band
—
—
Not designed for sleep
—
—
5 hours
BT 4.2
CE, FCC, UL
Yes
ERP, meditation, neurofeedback, daytime studies, large cohorts

Mobile research software

Remote data

collection at scale

Participants collect data on a phone or tablet using a research version of the Muse app. They record at home — no lab visit, no technician. Data flows to your secure cloud dashboard.

  • Baseline and continuous EEG (256 Hz), PPG, movement, fNIRS
  • Cognitive tasks: Stroop, Flankers, N-back, Go/No-Go, Oddball
  • At-home sleep tracking with expert-level staging
  • Closed-loop sleep stimulation (TMR, deep sleep stim)
  • Meditation and neurofeedback with compliance tracking
  • Data recorded in-app, sent to cloud, viewable on dashboard

Compatible with Muse 2, Muse S, and Muse S Athena

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Desktop research software

Lab-grade streaming

and recording

Connect Muse to a laptop or desktop. View streaming EEG in real time. Add markers, record locally, or stream to your existing tools via LSL or OSC.

  • Raw EEG, fNIRS, PPG streamed to your computer
  • Real-time LSL or OSC to lab tools, Python, or stimulus triggers
  • Add event markers for ERP and task-based analysis
  • Record locally for offline processing
  • Connect multiple devices simultaneously for group studies

Compatible with Muse Original, Muse 2, Muse S, and Athena

Partner platform

Your study

command center

Manage participants, monitor data quality, configure protocols, and download session data from one secure dashboard. HIPAA and GDPR compliant.

  • Session-level analytics and data quality visualization
  • Study account setup and participant enrollment
  • Protocol and content management
  • ETL pipeline configuration for data integration
  • Session data downloads as CSV + advanced email reports
  • IRB-friendly consent flows built in

Compatible with Muse Original, Muse 2, Muse S, and Athena

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Data services

From raw signal to

analysis-ready features

Included with your platform license or available as custom engagements.

  • Signal processing and feature extraction

    Participants collect data on their phone in their natural environment. Sleep, meditation, cognitive tasks, neurofeedback.

  • Automated sleep staging

    Stream raw EEG to your computer in real time. Add markers, trigger stimuli via LSL/OSC, connect multiple devices.

  • Normative database

    Participants collect data on their phone in their natural environment. Sleep, meditation, cognitive tasks, neurofeedback.

  • Custom analysis engagements

    Stream raw EEG to your computer in real time. Add markers, trigger stimuli via LSL/OSC, connect multiple devices.

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Developer tools and accessories

SDK

Build custom applications on Muse hardware. Raw EEG/PPG/fNIRS streams, Bluetooth management, .muse file support. iOS and Android. 850+ developers.

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Developer tools and accessories

Auxiliary electrodes

Add 1 or 4 additional EEG, EOG, or EMG channels to Athena. Extend scalp coverage, add eye tracking, or capture chin EMG for PSG-like montages. Athena only. Contact research team for pricing.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I get raw EEG data from Muse?

Yes. Muse provides high-quality raw EEG data at 256Hz through dedicated research software tools available on both desktop and mobile. The data is unprocessed and suitable for academic research. If you are using the Athena device you also get raw optical data for FNIRS analysis. For data privacy and security, you cannot get raw data directly from the consumer version of the Muse app, you need a license to use our HIPPA compliant, IRB approved secure research tools.

To get high quality raw EEG from Muse please contact us to discuss our research tools.

What EEG data format does Muse output, and how do I access it?

Our research tools output raw EEG, Optics (PPG / fNIRS), and accelerometer data via OSC and LSL, and can record files in CSV and EDF. Muse’s EEG is 256hz. Muse’s sleep research tools also provide PSG level sleep scoring according to ASSM guidelines.

The consumer Muse app cannot provide this data, you need to contact us to gain access to our research tools.

How do I clean and denoise Muse EEG data?

Muse provides step-by-step instructions and Python scripts for cleaning and denoising raw EEG data, included with the desktop and mobile research software tools. Standard EEG toolboxes such as EEGLAB and MNE-Python are also fully compatible with Muse data exports. 

What is the sampling rate and signal quality of Muse EEG?

Muse samples EEG at 256Hz, which is more than sufficient for research-grade sleep staging, event-related potential (ERP) studies, and spectral analysis. The device uses dry electrodes with active noise cancellation, and independent validation studies have confirmed signal quality comparable to clinical-grade ambulatory EEG systems. Muse 2 and Muse S Athena also include PPG and accelerometry in a single wearable device, and Muse S Athena can provide SpO2 in our research tools.

Can I place event markers during recording?

Yes, event markers can be placed during recording. Muse Desktop tools include a manual markers function for button-press-triggered marking during a session.

For programmatic or stimulus-synchronized marking, it is theoretically possible to inject markers using OSC or LSL (Lab Streaming Layer) protocol via Muse Direct, which can stream raw sensor signals over LSL. A secondary software or script would be needed to combine the EEG and marker streams. Note that this workflow has not been formally tested by the Muse team — researchers implementing it should validate the setup for their specific use case.

For implementation questions, the Muse Reddit community (r/museheadband) is an active peer resource. For research-specific support, contact our team.

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