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|Subtype = [[Electromyography]] Wristband, [[Gesture Tracker]], Neural Interface

|Platform = [[Meta Ray-Ban Display]], [[Meta Orion]] (prototype)

|Creator = [[Thomas Reardon]], [[Patrick Kaifosh~~]], [[Viswanath Sivakumar~~]]

|Creator = [[Thomas Reardon]], [[Patrick Kaifosh]]

|Developer = [[Meta Platforms]], [[Reality Labs]], [[CTRL Labs]]

|Manufacturer = [[Meta Platforms]]

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The '''Meta Neural Band''' is a [[wrist]]-worn [[electromyography]] (EMG) [[input device]] developed by [[Meta Platforms]] through its [[Reality Labs]] division. The device uses [[surface electromyography]] ([[sEMG]]) technology to detect electrical signals from [[muscle]] activity in the user's wrist and forearm, translating subtle finger movements and [[hand gestures]] into digital commands for controlling [[augmented reality]] (AR) and [[virtual reality]] (VR) devices.<ref>meta_official_emg</ref>

Announced ~~by Meta CEO [[Mark Zuckerberg]]~~ at [[Meta Connect]] 2025 on September 17, 2025, and released on September 30, 2025, the Meta Neural Band represents the first consumer product to emerge from Meta's acquisition of [[CTRL Labs]] in 2019.<ref>meta_connect_2025</ref> The device is exclusively bundled with [[Meta Ray-Ban Display]] AI glasses, priced at $799 USD for the combined package.<ref>uploadvr_handson~~</ref>~~

Announced at [[Meta Connect]] 2025 on September 17, 2025, and released on September 30, 2025, the Meta Neural Band represents the first consumer product to emerge from Meta's acquisition of [[CTRL Labs]] in 2019.<ref>meta_connect_2025</ref> The device is exclusively bundled with [[Meta Ray-Ban Display]] glasses, priced at $799 USD for the combined package.<ref>uploadvr_handson</ref>

~~==Overview==~~

The Meta Neural Band is positioned as a neural interface accessory for [[augmented reality]] eyewear, providing low-friction, wrist-based control via sEMG. Meta describes the band as translating "signals created by your muscles (like subtle finger movements) into commands," allowing users to scroll, click, and perform other interactions with minimal motion.<ref>meta_overview</ref> The device enables discrete, always-available interaction without touching the glasses, using voice input, or requiring hands to be visible to cameras.<ref>discrete_interaction</ref>

==History and Development==

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===Research and Development Timeline===

Meta first publicly demonstrated its EMG wristband technology in March 2021, showcasing research prototypes capable of detecting ~~millimeter-scale finger motions and~~ individual neuron activity.<ref>meta_2021_demo</ref> The company invested four years of development involving nearly 200,000 research participants to create machine learning models that could generalize across different users without requiring per-person calibration.<ref>nature_paper</ref>

Meta first publicly demonstrated its EMG wristband technology in March 2021, showcasing research prototypes capable of detecting individual neuron activity.<ref>meta_2021_demo</ref> The company invested four years of development involving nearly 200,000 research participants to create machine learning models that could generalize across different users without requiring per-person calibration.<ref>nature_paper</ref>

In July 2025, Meta published peer-reviewed research in the scientific journal ''[[Nature]]'', titled "A generic non-invasive neuromotor interface for human-computer interaction."<ref>nature_publication</ref> The paper detailed the technical achievements in creating a high-bandwidth neuromotor interface with out-of-the-box functionality, demonstrating handwriting input at 20.9 words per minute and gesture detection at 0.88 gestures per second.<ref>nature_metrics</ref>

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[[Mark Zuckerberg]] indicated in early 2024 that the neural wristband would ship as a consumer product "in the next few years," with the actual release occurring in September 2025.<ref>zuckerberg_timeline</ref>

~~===Development Team===~~

The development team included key contributors such as [[Thomas Reardon]] (Vice President of Neuromotor Interfaces), [[Patrick Kaifosh]] (Director of Research Science), and [[Viswanath Sivakumar]], who co-created the device during his tenure at Meta's Reality Labs.<ref>development_team</ref> The ''Nature'' paper featured a three-page contributor list indicating the extensive collaborative effort behind the project's development.<ref>contributor_list</ref>

==Technology==

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The Meta Neural Band employs [[surface electromyography]] (sEMG) technology, which measures electrical activity produced by [[skeletal muscles]].<ref>emg_technology</ref> Unlike traditional [[hand tracking]] methods that rely on [[camera]]-based [[computer vision]], sEMG detects the electrical signals transmitted from the [[brain]] through the [[nervous system]] to control muscle movement in the fingers and hand.<ref>semg_explanation</ref>

The wristband contains multiple [[sEMG]] sensors ~~(16 channels)~~ embedded around the circumference of the band, allowing it to capture muscle activation patterns as the user intends to move their fingers.<ref>sensor_array</ref> This approach offers several advantages over optical tracking:

The wristband contains multiple [[sEMG]] sensors embedded around the circumference of the band, allowing it to capture muscle activation patterns as the user intends to move their fingers.<ref>sensor_array</ref> This approach offers several advantages over optical tracking:

* '''Zero occlusion issues''': Functions regardless of hand visibility or lighting conditions, including complete darkness<ref>darkness_functionality</ref>

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===Machine Learning and Generalization===

A key breakthrough in the Meta Neural Band is its ability to work "out of the box" for new users without requiring individual calibration or training.<ref>no_calibration</ref> Meta's research team collected sEMG data from approximately 200,000 consenting research participants and used deep learning techniques, including [[neural networks]], to identify common patterns in electrical signals across different individuals.<ref>ml_training</ref>

A key breakthrough in the Meta Neural Band is its ability to work "out of the box" for new users without requiring individual calibration or training.<ref>no_calibration</ref> Meta's research team collected sEMG data from approximately 10,000 to 200,000 consenting research participants and used deep learning techniques, including [[neural networks]], to identify common patterns in electrical signals across different individuals.<ref>ml_training</ref>

The system's [[machine learning]] models process EMG signals locally on-device, ensuring [[privacy]] as the raw neural data never leaves the wristband.<ref>local_processing</ref> The models can be further personalized through continued use, potentially improving performance by 16% with user-specific adaptation.<ref>personalization_improvement</ref>

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===Physical Construction===

The Meta Neural Band features a lightweight, flexible wristband design made from [[Vectran]], a high-performance synthetic fiber also used in the crash pads of the [[Mars Rover]] ~~and Mars Rover landing systems~~.<ref>vectran_material</ref> This material ~~is described by Meta as "strong as steel~~ when pulled~~, yet soft enough to bend," providing exceptional strength~~ while remaining soft and flexible for comfortable all-day wear.<ref>material_properties</ref>

The Meta Neural Band features a lightweight, flexible wristband design made from [[Vectran]], a high-performance synthetic fiber also used in the crash pads of the [[Mars Rover]].<ref>vectran_material</ref> This material provides exceptional strength when pulled while remaining soft and flexible for comfortable all-day wear.<ref>material_properties</ref>

The device is available in three sizes (Size 1, 2, and 3) to accommodate different wrist dimensions.<ref>three_sizes</ref> Proper fit is critical for optimal sEMG signal detection, requiring professional fitting at authorized retailers before purchase.<ref>fitting_requirement</ref> The wristband is offered in two colors: Black and Sand, matching the available color options for Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses.<ref>color_options</ref>

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| Haptic Feedback || Yes (immediate gesture recognition feedback)<ref>haptic_feedback</ref>

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| Sensors || [[sEMG]] sensor array ~~(16 channels)~~, [[IMU]] (accelerometer, gyroscope, orientation)<ref>sensor_types</ref>

| Sensors || [[sEMG]] sensor array, [[IMU]] (accelerometer, gyroscope, orientation)<ref>sensor_types</ref>

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| Weight || Lightweight (exact weight not disclosed)<ref>lightweight_design</ref>

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| Sizes Available || 3 (Small, Medium, Large ~~equivalents~~)<ref>size_availability~~</ref>~~

| Sizes Available || 3 (Small, Medium, Large)<ref>size_availability</ref>

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~~| Latency || Milliseconds (very low)<ref>latency_spec</ref>~~

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~~| Materials || [[Vectran]] (durable and flexible)<ref>vectran_spec</ref>~~

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~~| Colors || Black, Sand<ref>color_spec~~</ref>

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! Gesture !! Function !! Description

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| Thumb-to-Index Pinch || Click/Select || Primary selection gesture for activating buttons, links~~, viewing messages, and selecting photos/videos~~<ref>pinch_click</ref>

| Thumb-to-Index Pinch || Click/Select || Primary selection gesture for activating buttons and links<ref>pinch_click</ref>

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| Thumb-to-Middle Pinch || Back/Menu || Single tap returns to previous screen; double tap toggles display on/off<ref>middle_pinch</ref>

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| Thumb Swipe || Scroll~~/Navigation~~ || Swiping thumb against side of index finger acts as virtual D-pad for scrolling content~~, navigating through recipe steps, or music playback~~<ref>thumb_swipe</ref>

| Thumb Swipe || Scroll || Swiping thumb against side of index finger acts as virtual D-pad for scrolling content<ref>thumb_swipe</ref>

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| Pinch-and-Twist || Volume/Zoom || Pinching with thumb and index finger while rotating wrist adjusts volume or camera zoom<ref>pinch_twist</ref>

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All gestures can be performed with the hand at rest, at the user's side, in a pocket, or on the lap, without requiring the hand to be raised or visible to cameras.<ref>hands_down_interaction~~</ref> The device provides haptic feedback to confirm successful gesture recognition, enhancing user confidence in interactions.<ref>haptic_confirmation~~</ref>

All gestures can be performed with the hand at rest, at the user's side, in a pocket, or on the lap, without requiring the hand to be raised or visible to cameras.<ref>hands_down_interaction</ref>

===Future Input Methods===

Meta announced plans to release a software update in December 2025 that will enable [[handwriting recognition]] by allowing users to trace letters on a physical surface (such as their leg) with their index finger.<ref>handwriting_update</ref> Research demonstrations have shown the system capable of recognizing handwritten input at approximately 20.9 words per minute, with potential for improvement through personalization.<ref>handwriting_speed</ref>

Future capabilities may include virtual keyboard emulation ~~and typing messages using subtle finger movements on any surface~~, with Meta previously demonstrating prototypes capable of typing speeds approaching traditional keyboard input by around 2028.<ref>keyboard_future</ref>

Future capabilities may include virtual keyboard emulation, with Meta previously demonstrating prototypes capable of typing speeds approaching traditional keyboard input by around 2028.<ref>keyboard_future</ref>

==Compatibility and Requirements==

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* '''[[Orion]] AR Glasses''': Meta's prototype true AR glasses demonstrated at Connect 2024, featuring 70-degree field of view<ref>orion_compatibility</ref>

* '''Future AR Glasses''': Consumer versions of true AR glasses planned for release around 2027<ref>future_ar_glasses</ref>

* '''Potential Standalone Use''': [[Mark Zuckerberg]] has suggested the wristband could evolve into its own platform, potentially controlling devices beyond Meta's ecosystem~~, including [[smart home]] systems, [[gaming consoles]], and [[computers]]~~<ref>standalone_potential</ref>

* '''Potential Standalone Use''': [[Mark Zuckerberg]] has suggested the wristband could evolve into its own platform, potentially controlling devices beyond Meta's ecosystem<ref>standalone_potential</ref>

==Applications and Use Cases==

===Smart Glasses Control===

The primary function of the Meta Neural Band is controlling [[Meta Ray-Ban Display]] glasses, which feature a monocular [[heads-up display]] (HUD) with 600×600 resolution and approximately 20-degree field of view.<ref>display_specs</ref> ~~When paired with~~ the ~~Meta Ray-Ban Display~~ glasses~~, the band facilitates features such as~~:

The primary function of the Meta Neural Band is controlling [[Meta Ray-Ban Display]] glasses, which feature a monocular [[heads-up display]] (HUD) with 600×600 resolution and approximately 20-degree field of view.<ref>display_specs</ref> Users can navigate the glasses' interface to:

* Displaying [[Meta AI]] responses with visuals and visual guidance

* Check notifications

* ~~Hands-free messaging and video calling~~

* View [[Meta AI]] responses with visual guidance

* Real-time camera previews and media sharing

* Access navigation with turn-by-turn directions

* Access navigation with turn-by-turn directions ~~(beta in select cities)~~

* Control camera and preview photos

* ~~Live captions~~ and translations ~~in supported languages~~

* View real-time translations

* ~~Music control with on-display cards and~~ media playback ~~management~~<ref>glasses_features</ref>

* Manage media playback<ref>glasses_features</ref>

===Accessibility===

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* [[Stroke]] survivors with limited motor function

* Conditions causing [[tremors]] or involuntary movements

* Reduced hand dexterity

* Users with fewer than five fingers<ref>accessibility_applications</ref>

~~Meta has collaborated with research institutions like [[Carnegie Mellon University]] to develop and refine accessibility features.<ref>carnegie_mellon</ref>~~ The ability to control devices with minimal movement while hands rest comfortably addresses challenges faced by users who experience pain or fatigue from traditional input methods.<ref>reduced_movement_benefit</ref>

The ability to control devices with minimal movement while hands rest comfortably addresses challenges faced by users who experience pain or fatigue from traditional input methods.<ref>reduced_movement_benefit</ref>

==Reception==

~~===Recognition and Awards===~~

~~The Meta Neural Band's recognition as one of [[TIME Magazine]]'s Best Inventions of 2025 highlights its innovative approach to human-computer interaction.<ref>time_award</ref>~~

===Hands-On Reviews===

Early hands-on reviews from [[Meta Connect 2025]] praised the Meta Neural Band's performance, with several reviewers describing it as working "like magic."<ref>magic_reviews</ref> ''[[UploadVR]]'' reported a 100% gesture recognition success rate during their testing session, with immediate haptic feedback confirming each detected gesture.<ref>uploadvr_success_rate</ref>

Early hands-on reviews from [[Meta Connect 2025]] praised the Meta Neural Band's performance, with several reviewers describing it as working "like magic."<ref>magic_reviews</ref> ''[[UploadVR]]'' reported a 100% gesture recognition success rate during their testing session, with immediate haptic feedback confirming each detected gesture.<ref>uploadvr_success_rate</ref> ''[[Road to VR]]'' noted that the wristband allows "subtle inputs while your hand is down at your side" and called it "just as important to these new glasses as the display itself."<ref>roadtovr_review</ref>

''[[Road to VR]]'' noted that the wristband allows "subtle inputs while your hand is down at your side" and called it "just as important to these new glasses as the display itself."<ref>roadtovr_review</ref>

''[[Tom's Guide]]'' described the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses as "the best smart glasses" they had tested, highlighting the "intuitive wrist gestures" as a key feature.<ref>tomsguide_review</ref>

~~===User Feedback===~~

Early user feedback highlights the band's intuitive control and precision.<ref>user_feedback</ref> Some users noted occasional needs for readjustment during extended use to maintain optimal signal detection.<ref>readjustment_needs</ref> Comparisons have been drawn to similar devices like the [[Mudra Link]], emphasizing the Neural Band's EMG precision and haptic feedback.<ref>mudra_comparison</ref>

Suggestions from users include potential integrations with fitness trackers like [[WHOOP]] for multifunctional wearables, combining health monitoring with gesture control capabilities.<ref>whoop_integration</ref>

===Technical Achievement===

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===Next-Generation Input Paradigm===

Meta positions the Neural Band as representing a fundamental shift in [[human-computer interaction]], replacing touchscreens, buttons, and traditional input devices with direct neural signal interpretation.<ref>paradigm_shift</ref> [[Mark Zuckerberg]] described it as potentially becoming "a pretty big deal" and suggested it could evolve beyond AR glasses to become a universal input method for controlling all digital devices.<ref>zuckerberg_vision</ref>

Meta positions the Neural Band as representing a fundamental shift in [[human-computer interaction]], replacing touchscreens, buttons, and traditional input devices with direct neural signal interpretation.<ref>paradigm_shift</ref> [[Mark Zuckerberg]] described it as potentially becoming "a pretty big deal" and suggested it could evolve beyond AR glasses to become a universal input method for controlling all digital devices, including [[smart home]] systems, [[gaming consoles]], and [[computers]].<ref>zuckerberg_vision</ref>

===Privacy and Safety===

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* [[Human-computer interaction]]

* [[Gesture recognition]]

* [[Surface electromyography]]

==References==

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