The Thinkie sensor detects brain blood oxygen levels safely and non-invasively.
Real-time feedback shows focus and mental effort.
Thinkie’s visual feedback and data insights help you get more out of every session.
Thinkie’s Brain Age test is a gamified cognitive test that assesses your processing speed, working memory and attention.
Dr. Ryuta Kawashima is a leading neuroscientist and professor at Tohoku University in Japan. He is best known as the scientific mind behind the popular “Brain Age” series on Nintendo, which brought cognitive training to millions of people worldwide. His work focuses on understanding how targeted mental exercises can improve brain function and support healthy aging.
Dr. Kawashima supports Thinkie by shaping our cognitive training design, setting the right intensity, and defining periodic measurements to track progress—making our system both engaging and scientifically sound.
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Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of California Santa Barbara
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Fairwinds – Brittany Park, a senior living community in Woodinville, WA, partners with Thinkie to provide residents with advanced cognitive training technology. Regularly scheduled "Thinkie Sessions" help residents improve memory and cognitive functions through group and individual activities.
Read MoreFranke Tobey Jones (FTJ) has partnered with Thinkie to enhance their Holistic Wellness Program by incorporating innovative brain training sessions. These sessions, known as "Thinkie Tanks," provide participants with engaging activities designed to improve cognitive function and overall mental health.
Read MoreOur product experts will answer your questions, understand your needs, and walk you through the science behind Thinkie.
We’ll help you learn how to get the most out of Thinkie’s brain training exercises and discover the best approach for your personal goals.
You can also take a Brain Age Check Up to take a peek into your cognitive abilities!
The Thinkie system does not collect any type of sensitive personal data; it only measures blood flow to the prefrontal cortex. Each user chooses a username for their account, and each account has a unique identifier. The account name and its unique identifier are used only to track your Thinkie sessions and scores and to personalize your experience.
Not at all! You don’t have to beat or win the games -- just try your best. The most important thing is to increase your brain activity while playing the games.
According to research conducted by our partner NeU, there is evidence of brain age rejuvenation of an average 3.7 years among individuals who used Thinkie for 3 months.
Yes – orientation of the sensor does not matter, so long as it is not blocked by hair or anything else.
Not usually, because everyone is unique, but you can try placing the sensor on both sides to see if your Thinkie score changes. Left-handed people use the right brain more for manual tasks, and vice versa for right-handed people, but brain lateralization is more complex than this simple dichotomy would imply.