Open Neural Interface
The first truly free and complete open-source EEG system. Unlike existing solutions that require expensive proprietary components, our design includes everything: 3D-printable housing, open PCB designs, conductive electrode patterns, and consciousness analysis software. Build a research-grade EEG system for under $100 in components.
Technical Capabilities
- Complete open-source electronics and PCB designs
- 3D-printable conductive electrode arrays
- Real-time consciousness metrics processing
- Sub-$100 component cost for full system
- Community-driven design sharing platform
Open-Microdroid
A revolutionary climbing robot that leverages smartphone intelligence and biomimetic locomotion. Featuring adhesive feet and spider-like movement patterns, this microdroid can seamlessly scale walls, furniture, and even interact with humans in three-dimensional space.
Technical Capabilities
- Biomimetic spider locomotion with 6-8 actuated limbs
- Advanced adhesion system for multi-surface climbing
- Smartphone-based AI processing and computer vision
- Distributed swarm intelligence protocols
ARCTOS Track and Vision System
An enhanced open-source ARCTOS robot arm featuring a custom vision system and autonomous ceiling track mobility.
This intelligent overhead observer can reposition itself throughout a workspace while developing
embodied consciousness and spatial awareness capabilities.
ARCTOS is an open-source project developed by independent contributors. Learn more at
arctosrobotics.com.
Technical Capabilities
- Self-controlled ceiling track locomotion system
- Advanced computer vision and spatial analysis
- Open-source ARCTOS arm foundation
- Future embodied consciousness integration
Status: Advanced R&D Phase | Multi-agent demonstration capabilities in development
Core Hardware Initiatives
Shard One is committed to pushing the boundaries of hardware innovation in support of cognitive science and artificial intelligence. Our hardware initiatives focus on creating tangible, open-source platforms that bridge theoretical research with practical applications.
OpenBCI Integration
Enhancing open-source BCI platforms with custom firmware and AI-driven signal analysis for advanced neural decoding applications.
Custom AI Accelerators
Designing specialized hardware for efficient training and inference of advanced neural networks and cognitive architectures. Optimized for consciousness research and multi-agent systems.
Embedded Cognitive Systems
Integrating AI into robotics, wearables, and edge devices for real-world, embodied intelligence. Focus on autonomous agents capable of complex environmental interaction.
Experimental Prototyping
Building and testing novel sensor arrays, signal processing modules, and adaptive hardware platforms for cutting-edge research and development in consciousness studies.
Current & Future Projects
Open Neural Interface Devices (NID)
Enhancing open-source neural interface device platforms with custom firmware and AI-driven signal analysis for advanced neural decoding applications.
Wearable Cognitive Sensors
Developing lightweight, non-invasive sensors for continuous cognitive and physiological monitoring in naturalistic environments.
Robotic Embodiment
Creating hardware for embodied AI agents capable of interacting with complex environments, including climbing robots and adaptive manipulation systems.
Next-Gen Neural Decoding
Researching new methods for translating neural signals into actionable data for AI systems, with applications in direct neural control interfaces.
Interested in collaborating or learning more? Reach out to us at team@shard-one.site