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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our hardest-working team member. 🐻💙 Three amazing days at the #SAA2026 in Vienna—showcasing #Spica and meeting brilliant people. Even Vienna’s record-breaking heat couldn’t slow this bear down. ☀️ Heading home with great memories, exciting conversations, and plenty of inspiration.

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We'll share more soon, along with the answers to those opening questions. 💬 What about your experience? When starting a wearables project, how do you decide which device, which hand, or which signal to trust? → Published validation studies? → Pilot tests?

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Luckily, we had access to a platform that made the (almost) impossible possible: 🔹 Connect multiple wearables at once 🔹 Stream data simultaneously 🔹 Auto time-align every signal, including ECG No workarounds. No post-hoc tricks. Just clean, synchronized data.

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We've been recording simultaneously from multiple wearables (smart bands, cardio watches, smart rings) on BOTH hands, while capturing a gold-standard ECG in parallel. The catch? Fair comparison only works if every sensor records the same event, at the same moment, perfectly time-aligned.

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Most of the time we pick a device based on availability, not evidence. But the choice of variable, side, and modality directly impacts signal quality, artifact levels, and how well findings generalize. That's why we designed this study.

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Which wearable truly fits your study? ⌚️💍 → Smart ring or smart band? → Left hand or right hand? → Does the manufacturer matter? → How does any wrist sensor compare to gold-standard ECG? These aren't small questions. They shape your entire dataset. 🧵👇

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

How reliable is mobile #brain training with BrainGoMo compared to clinical systems? In recent validation sessions, our mobile system closely matched clinical-grade devices — confirming that BrainGoMo delivers scientifically robust #neurofeedback, even outside the clinic. #Neurotechnology #Virgobit

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🚀Spica lets researchers capture Parkinson’s task performance and wearable data at the same time. From finger tapping & tremor to balance and reaction time—plus #HR, #HRV, #activity, #sleep & more—Spica enables continuous, real-world PD monitoring and personalized rehab. #Parkinsons #Wearables

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Struggling with patient engagement in your long-term study? 😩 Our new Patient Engagement Page on the #Spica platform is designed to boost adherence and ensure high-quality data. It transforms the patient experience and strengthens your research. #DigitalHealth #Research #Wearables #Healthcare

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

📢Join Virgobit’s Research Challenge, in collaboration with Polar! Showcase your project using wearable data to advance digital health, gain international recognition & win: 🏅3 Polar Sensors 🏅3-Month Spica Subscription Submit by Nov 15, 2025. Winners Jan 2026. Join now: virgobit.com/digitalbooth...

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Our #Spica app is featured in #Nature’s npj Parkinson’s Disease. In a great collaboration with Charité, our platform was used to collect #EMA data, demonstrating how #aDBS can enhance real-world outcomes for people with #ParkinsonsDisease. A huge congrats to the authors and everyone involved!

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🚀 Starting Jan 2025, Virgobit partners with Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin to launch a serverless mobile app for #dystonia research. It enables scheduled EMA questionnaires, video/audio recordings, and structured local storage with flexible settings (days, text size, 3 languages).

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

A huge thanks to @jgross.bsky.social (Head of IBB) for his endless support in helping us shape our work. We're proud to have this lasting connection. Thanks to all the IBB members for an inspiring time And a big shout-out to our incredible Virgobit team for their hard work. Happy third birthday! 🚀

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Sponsoring the #IBB retreat was the best 3rd birthday present @virgobit.bsky.social could have imagined! 🎂 Virgobit was born at the IBB institute in Münster three years ago. It means so much to be part of the IBB retreat, celebrating our journey and the strong partnerships we've built.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

🚀Trinity Biotech br unveils CGM+, an AI-native wearable that goes beyond glucose monitoring. Multi-sensor data (glucose, heart, temperature, activity) + real-time AI insights enable personalized, predictive care for clinics & research. Launch mid-2026. #AI #WearableTech #DigitalHealth

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

The next phase of the project will focus on non-invasive data with mobile EEG and other wearables to create an everyday application for epileptic patients. A unique journey from the lab to the operating room! 🔬🏥

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

From cells to wearables! 🔬🧠 An extraordinary collaboration with the Neurosurgery team at UKM. Started by recording action potentials using our mobile setup and have now advanced to using invasive ECoG data from patients during surgery.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

🎉 Happy 3rd Birthday, Virgobit! 🚀 In 3 years, our 2 platforms, BrainGomo and Spica, have been adopted by 16 research & clinical organizations and supported by 9 leading wearable tech partners. Together, we’re advancing real-time health monitoring and digital health innovation worldwide.✨

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Case study: Brain–Body Biofeedback Platform How can we capture the complexity of brain–body interaction during natural tasks? Together with @maastrichtu.bsky.social ,we developed a mobile system for synchronized EEG, ECG, voice & event markers — real-time, modular, and research-ready. #DigitalHealth

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

One of our running projects using polar360 at Charité: bsky.app/profile/virg...

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

We are currently using Polar360 bands for several remote data collection projects. When used with our Spica platform, you can record from them in parallel with other biosensors (e.g., EEG, ECG) and behavioral tasks, all within the same mobile app.

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Full case study in comments: virgobit.com/Remote.html #DigitalHealth #WearableTech #ClinicalResearch #RemotePatientMonitoring ✨ Connect for collaborations! ➡️ Stay tuned!

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

It's amazing to further explore #MovementDisorders. Our #Spica platform collects vital, real-world data: 📊 #Wearable physiological data 📝 Custom #EMA Questionnaires 🎮 Gamified Motor Tasks This empowers #Neuroscience & #Clinicians with rich, continuous data, transforming #PatientCare.

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

My journey with #Parkinsons and #DBS began during my PhD at #Düsseldorf. Witnessing DBS's impact firsthand, I saw the challenge of objective, personalized care. Now, at @virgobit.bsky.social, we're taking on that challenge! Proud to collaborate with #Charité and Düsseldorf on the #RETUNE project.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

🚀 Virgobit & Univ. of Augsburg developed a mobile platform for synchronized ECG & motion data collection using Polar H10 + 4 Xsens IMUs — designed for real-world studies and gait analysis in movement disorders. 🔗 Visit case study page for details. #WearableTech #ECG #IMU #GaitParameters

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Muse & Virgobit: Real-World EEG for Research & Neurofeedback 🧠📡 We are proud to integrate the Muse EEG headband into Spica and BrainGoMo. Used in real-world case studies like @trr393.bsky.social , Muse enables mobile EEG for multimodal data collection, and emotional-cognitive task research. #EEG

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Brain Training Made Simple!🧠📱 BrainGoMo brings easy, effective brain training and neurofeedback—anytime, anywhere. Enjoy data-driven support under therapist supervision, integrate cognitive training into daily life, and let clinicians monitor your progress. Check out the animation! #BrainGoMo

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

The land of #wearables, @virgobit.bsky.social, is hiring 📢 📢 Passionate about #healthtech? Join our team as a Digital Health Solutions Consultant. Leverage your data science expertise to drive innovation. See comments for more details.

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Finally, it's official 📢 🎉! @virgobit.bsky.social will receive funding from the BMBF (Germany) for a joint project with Münster University, Osnabrück University, and HAW-Hamburg. We’ll create a gamified platform to help children with anxiety using wearables. Stay tuned for updates!

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Recording Multimodal Data During Daily Activities! This example showcases simultaneous ECG and movement data (accelerometer & gyroscope) from an ECG belt and wristband. We recorded data during cycling, rest, daily tasks, walking, and running. #Neuroscience #Neuroskyence #interoception #Spica

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Remote multimodal data collection! Collect #EEG, #ECG, #EMG, #EGG, activity, motion, EDA, HRV, SpO2, Sleep, body temperature, and more with just a single smartphone! Stay tuned for challenges, updates, and sample datasets. #Neuroscience, #Neuroskyence, #interoception, #Spica

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

From now on, you can take advantage of this technology for your real-time applications and multimodal data collection studies. If you already have an X.on device and you are interested to try our smartphone Neurofeedback solution (#BrainGoMo) or remote data collection platform (#Spica), let us know!

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Mobile EEG for remote data collection and remote brain training! It was so much fun adding X.on EEG device (from Brain Products) to Virgobit smartphone-based Solutions! For adding this device, we used LSL to get real-time data into our smartphone solutions. #EEG #Neuroskyence #PsychSci #bodybrain

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

First smart ring samples arrived! Great gadget with huge potential for remote patient monitoring and data collection (Hr, HRV, sleep, activity, SpO2, ...). We'll integrate them into our #Spica platform for data quality testing. Will share results soon! #wearables #digitalhealth

Smart rings for remote patient monitoring and data collection!

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 07/05/2024

BrainGoMo: our smartphone-based brain training platform 🧠🎮 @virgobit.bsky.social's Neurofeedback app makes brain training possible anytime, anywhere, all on the smartphones! Stay tuned for more updates on BrainGoMo. #Neuroskyence #Neuroscience #neurorehabilitation #psychology youtu.be/4YOKnF6ogVM

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 24/04/2024

Our new smartphone-based solution, #Spica, lets you capture data from multiple wireless sensors simultaneously. More sensors & features coming soon! #Neuroskyence #Neuroscience #neurorehabilitation #compneuro #digitalhealth #psychology

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

How do the cerebellum and cortex interact during speaking and listening? In one of our latest studies conducted in our lab, we explored the cortico-subcortical interaction during speaking and listening using MEG. Check the findings in this preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

From Frankfurt to Berlin 🚄 Virgobit is exhibiting at the 11th #MindBrainBody Symposium at the Max Planck Institute (March 11-13) in Berlin. Come visit our booth! #mbbs2024

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 06/03/2024

If you're attending the clinical neuroscience congress (#dgkn24) in Frankfurt, feel free to visit @virgobit.bsky.social. We'd love to showcase our remote data collection solutions!

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Recording EGG using a smartphone and a small-sized mobile amplifier with dry electrodes together with @danlikesbrains.bsky.social and @martinasaltafossi.bsky.social. This opens up numerous possibilities for utilizing EGG as a biomarker!

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Omid Abbasi @omidabbasi.bsky.social · 11/12/2023

If you need to collect multimodal data from your patients/participant outside of clinics using wearable devices, @virgobit.bsky.social can help you! We have just launched its official Blussky page. Follow it for the latest on our projects and collaborations!

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