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Sleep research and daytime drowsiness with EEG
Scenario for somnologists, laboratories, and R&D teams: at-home and field sleep recordings without a stationary facility — with analysis of stages, spindles, and slow waves.
Official Emotiv supply
Delivery across Russia
Training and support
8+ hcontinuous recording on a single charge (EPOC X)
6–32EEG channels per research protocol
up to 20 hInsight autonomy for daytime protocols
EDF/CSVexport to standard formats for analyzers
About the use case
What it is and how it works
Sleep research on modern wireless EEG headsets allows for recording nighttime brain activity at home or in the field—without wires from the ceiling and a special chamber. The same rhythmic phenomena as in the laboratory are recorded: sleep spindles, K-complexes, delta-range slow-wave activity, REM periods based on EEG and eye movements.
The protocol depends on the task. For screening and field studies, 6 channels with saline EPOC X sensors are sufficient: the participant puts on the headset themselves and sleeps in their usual environment, which in itself increases data validity (the 'first night effect' is minimal). For advanced protocols with localization and polygraphy, we use FLEX with gel sensors and parallel EOG and ECG recording. Recordings are exported to EDF/CSV and analyzed in familiar software packages.
We help assemble a kit for your protocol: headset, charging station, overnight monitoring schemes, and processing pipeline—with team training in Russian and support for first recordings.
Metrics
What do we measure in this use case
Key signal indicators on which the methodology is built: from basic EEG rhythms to derived indices.
Sleep spindles
sigma activity 11–16 Hz — a marker for N2 stages and memory consolidation
Delta activity
slow-wave sleep (N3): depth and restorative function of sleep
REM periods
rapid eye movements and EEG desynchronization — REM sleep phase
Sleep latency
time from lights off to stable sleep patterns
Micro-arousals
short sleep fragments affecting subjective rest quality
Daytime drowsiness
increase in theta activity in wakefulness tests and drowsy episodes
Implementation
How it works
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Protocol and ethics
We define tasks (night sleep, drowsiness, deprivation), agree on ethics and participant inclusion criteria.
2
Kit
We select headsets and charging logistics, configure night recording mode, and power backup.
3
Participant briefing
We teach participants to put on the headset themselves and keep a sleep diary — this is critical for home format.
4
Series of nights
We conduct recordings: an adaptation night, then the main series; data is consolidated into a single archive.
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Analysis and reporting
We annotate stages and events, calculate sleep indices, prepare reports for participants and groups.
Equipment
Recommended devices for this use case
Configurations that most often solve the use case — with a transition to full specifications and photos.
EEG headsetEPOC X
14 channels with saline sponges — self-donning by the participant and night recordings up to 9 hours
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EEG headsetFLEX
gel sensors, up to 32 channels, and time-locked EEG+EOG+ECG — laboratory-grade polygraph level
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EEG headsetInsight
up to 20 hours battery for daytime drowsiness protocols and field research
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What you get
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Wireless
Wireless registration: the participant is not tied to the device, fewer artifacts from cables.
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Standard formats
Export to EDF/CSV — recordings open in familiar analyzers and sleep pipelines.
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Flexible channel configuration
From 6 channels for screening to 32 for advanced protocols — the task grows, the configuration grows.
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Sample size
The headset kit allows for multiple participants to be recorded in parallel — the sample size grows faster.
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Methodological support
We help with protocol development, processing, and interpretation — consultations in Russian.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the 'Sleep Research' use case
Can sleep recording be done at home?
Yes, this is one of the main advantages of wireless headsets: participants put on the device themselves and sleep at home. EPOC X saline sponges don't require hair washing, morning preparation takes minutes.
Are 6 channels enough for sleep stage analysis?
For basic sleep architecture (N1–N3, REM), 6 channels with sensors in frontal and parieto-occipital areas are sufficient if the protocol doesn't require precise topography. For advanced tasks, use 14–32 channels.
How is the headset worn during sleep?
EPOC X weighs about 170 g and fits securely due to its rigid frame; participants adapt on the first night. For sensitive participants, we recommend FLEX with gel sensors—they are gentler on the skin.
What format are the recordings exported in?
Raw recordings export to EDF and CSV, then standard packages are used: EEGLAB, MNE, specialized sleep study viewers. Platform metrics (attention, stress) are available via API.
Is this method suitable for diagnosing apnea?
No. Emotiv equipment is not a medical device and does not replace polysomnography with respiratory sensors. For clinical diagnosis, please contact accredited sleep medicine centers; our headsets are a research tool.
How many participants can be recorded in parallel?
Limitation—number of headsets in the kit: clients usually start with 3–5 devices and scale up. We help plan recording schedules and charging logistics for your sample.
Emotiv equipment is not a medical device and is intended for research, development, and wellness scenarios. Device names belong to their respective owners.
We'll configure a solution for your use case
We'll send a quote with equipment, software, and timelines — within one business day. A phone consultation takes 10 minutes.