Calgary-based Possibility Neurotechnologies has launched Think2Switch™, a mobile app that allows users to control devices and interact with their environment using only their thoughts—no touch or voice required.
Now available on the Apple App Store, the app uses consumer EEG headbands to translate brain signals into real-time actions, marking a significant step in bringing brain-computer interface (BCI) technology out of research settings and into everyday life.
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Designed for use in homes, classrooms, and community settings, Think2Switch aims to make technology more accessible for everyone, while offering particular impact for individuals with physical disabilities who may have limited or no ability to interact with traditional devices.
“This is everyday technology, designed so people can interact with the world using their thoughts,” said Dr. Dion Kelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Possibility Neurotechnologies. “We’ve developed it in partnership with children and individuals facing significant barriers to interaction, so that it works for everyone. What matters most is what it enables: people can make choices, express themselves, and take part in everyday moments in ways that weren’t possible before.”
The platform works by pairing with compatible EEG headbands, such as the Muse Athena, to detect and interpret brainwave signals. Those signals are then converted into simple commands, allowing users to control apps on Apple devices or connect with smart home systems.
Unlike many existing assistive technologies, Think2Switch is designed for ease of use, requiring no specialized training. Teachers, parents, caregivers, or even peers can set up the system, enabling more consistent and independent use in real-world environments.
Early adoption is already underway. More than 150 families globally have begun using the technology, including Claire, a 10-year-old with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair and has limited mobility. By bringing an iPad and EEG headband to school, Claire is able to independently select books, participate in art projects, and make choices throughout her day—often with the help of classmates.
Her mother, Stephanie Sonnenberg, recalls the moment the technology first clicked: “They told her to think, ‘go,’ and she turned a light on. I just knew at that moment that a door had opened for Claire. For the first time, I thought of milestones instead of inch stones.”
Think2Switch is available with a free one-month trial, followed by a $35 monthly subscription, and currently supports select consumer EEG devices, with plans to expand compatibility.
For Possibility Neurotechnologies, the broader vision extends beyond functionality to everyday human connection. In a recent video, Claire is shown creating art alongside her brother using only her thoughts—highlighting not just the technology, but the moments of play, creativity, and independence it enables.
As BCI technology continues to evolve, Think2Switch represents an early but meaningful step toward making thought-based interaction part of daily life—starting in Calgary.
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