ANTz BioViz

ANTz-BioViz Feedback System

Written by Shane Saxon with Contributions from Mihai Manoliu.

Dedicated to the Public Domain (CC0) 2017-2018.

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"We seek to advance the consciousness of individuals and organizations so we can live in greater harmony with one another, the earth, and the cosmos." - fmbr.org

We are building an engine for the rapid acceleration of human consciousness. We see the problems facing the Earth as a social awareness challenge. Our piece of the puzzle is to create a cyberspace tool capable of lighting the imagination on fire. By combining the disciplines of Biofeedback, AI and Visual Effects, we tap into the realm of Neurocosmology. The goal is to facilitate global social cohesion and empathetic awareness of this beautifully delicate biosphere.

The core code is called ANTz, an implementation of Neural Physics Engine (NPE,) an open source project backed by decades of R&D. It provides a realtime interactive environment that combines traditional biofeedback methods with visual effects techniques and cutting edge artificial intelligence. Field testing has demonstrated remarkable transformations in both individual awareness and group consciousness. It works across economic and social boundaries, ranging from the Aztec dancer's in the Mexican jungle to techno-visionaries at the heart of Silicon Valley. Simply put, we are building cyberspace for all, it exists, but is not (yet) widely distributed.

Our consciousness-transforming technology / ecosystem is a multidisciplinary approach based on computer science (AI/ANN), Neuroscience and Physics. We combine realtime visual effects using Mixed Reality (live cameras, Infrared, 3D, VR/AR) and traditional Biofeedback sensors (EEG, EKG, Temperature, etc….) Imagine becoming one with the logic engine in an abstract-fluid environment that connects you with others to form a cohesive-group-mind.

We will deliver an open-source platform that can spark creativity/imagination/research/applications as well as new hardware developments. Immediate potential applications include Education, Medicine, Data Visualization, Computer Interface Development, Media / Performance. Our goal is to accelerate human collaborative efforts to help protect the Biosphere by accelerating individual/group consciousness through integrated, multi-disciplinary cyberspace development models that are as accessible to as many individuals and groups as possible. The core (ANTz) system is a cross-platform mixed reality state-machine designed for realtime interaction. At its heart are physics based topologies using Neuroscience concepts aimed at closing the human-computer cognitive loop. It is our hypothesis that these topologies are inherently distinguishable/comprehendible by the wet-ware (brain), regardless of culture. A system designed for human cognition of complexity, based on years of research with VR and (physically/neurologically) handicapped children.

The code is written in the highly portable C language so that we may distribute is across all type of devices and to guarantee code longevity. External dependencies include: OpenGL (3D), OpenCV(computer vision), TensorFlow(artificial intelligence / deep learning) and MySQL (data structure). Support for 3rd party hardware includes: zSpace (VR desktop), OSC (EEG / space navigator / etc.) and video capture devices.

We anticipate that this powerful approach will inspire notable international scientific, cultural, and economic advancements. So what can you do?

You can fund the project, collaborate to build it and/or help us distribute it to the World!!!