Our Story
Arctop, founded in California in 2016 by neuroscientist Dan Furman, Ph.D. and software engineer Eitan Kay, is a pioneering venture in the field of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Arctop is driven by a desire to build technology that enhances human life for all.
The Beginning
Founded in San Francisco with a vision to transform human-computer interaction
Secured pre-seed funding
Developed working prototype of Brain ID, a brain-based authentication system
Filed our first BCI patent application, covering Brain ID and interaction methods
Building the Foundation
Received R&D grant from the Israel Innovation Authority and opened our Tel Aviv office
Developed AR/VR digital action model and emotion recognition system
Filed our second patent covering interactive electronic content delivery
Entertainment Partnerships
Launched audio projects with Sony Music, Warner Music, and Universal Music
Launched video projects with Bruckheimer Films, Eko, and Vertical Entertainment
Developed multidimensional emotion model, filed additional patents
Expanding Applications
Won first grant from the U.S. Air Force for new training capabilities
Featured in Fast Company's Innovation Festival hosted by Gucci in Milan
Developed empathic computing system and filed two new patents
Focus on Focus
Partnered with Endel to optimize music for human focus
First patent granted in the USA for BCI technology
Filed a new patent for BCI technology
Expanding Capabilities
Collaboration with Daikin on measuring enjoyment through brain signals
2 patents granted in EU and Japan; 2 new patent applications filed
Published 2 research papers on focus optimization and brain-based authentication
Human Performance Optimization
Partnered with Stanford Medicine to optimize surgical training
1 patent granted and 1 new application filed
Published in top peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience
Commercialization
Continued collaboration with Stanford Medicine for the Surgical Metrics Project
Announced $10M+ Series A funding from Fifth Growth Fund and Supermoon Capital
2 patents granted across multiple jurisdictions and 1 new application filed
Arctop CEO publishes Wall Street Journal -"Computers Will Soon Read Your Mind"
Advanced Applications
Advanced research with US Air Force on adaptive training simulations
Developed robust intent model, a brain-based interaction recognition system
4 new patents granted across EU, USA, and Japan, strengthening our IP portfolio
The Future Awaits
Ongoing partnership serving the US Air Force and other government agencies
Developed advanced auditory attention, visual attention models and intent models
Developed new paradigm for consumer BCI interaction
New funding round in progress