Explore Android API is Mentalab's open-source biosignal acquisition API for use with Mentalab Explore devices. The code can also be adapted to use in Android ecosystems. Among others, it provides the following key features: :
- Real-time streaming of ExG, orientation and environmental data
- Connect, pair and search Explore device via Bluetooth
- Record data in csv format
- Push data to Lab Streaming Layer(LSL)
- Change device settings
- Measure impedance
- Filter and stream raw data
Please note that the API is not guranteed in all Android versions. The API functionality is tested in Pixel phones with Android 13 OS.
- Android Studio with SDK bundle from this link: https://developer.android.com/studio
- Android device with at least Android Lollipop(OS version 5.1)
To add the library to your project:
- In your project’s build.gradle add the following line
maven { url ‘https://jitpack.io’ }
- Add the following dependency in your app level build.gradle file
implementation 'com.github.Mentalab-hub:explore-android:V_1.0'
- Add the following permisions in your android manifest:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BLUETOOTH" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
- Sync gradle and Mentlab API is ready to use!
Please check troubleshooting section of this document in case of issues.
For the full documentation of the API, please refer to javadoc folder in code repository.
- If your phone is not recognized by Android Studio, make sure that USB debugging is turned on on your Android device.
- Make sure to pair the Explore device with your phone at first.
You can also create a new issue in the GitHub repository.
This project is licensed under the MIT license at https://github.com/Mentalab-hub/explore-android/blob/master/LICENSE. You can reach us at contact@mentalab.com.