Student Research · ASGSR
BCI and human-performance research with a student publication pathway
Hosted by Kids Robotic Foundation and Saint Thomas' Episcopal and Kids Robotic Academy
BCI
Neuro-technology
Student-led
Research pathway
Nov 2026
ASGSR conference
30K+
People who will know
$20K–$30K+
To run this program
This season
What this program is
Students are working toward publishing research investigating whether Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) measurements can help identify patterns associated with attention, stress, anxiety, or mood during simulated astronaut-related activities.
Using NeuroMaker BCI technology, students plan to collect and analyze data through structured focus activities, friendly games, racing activities, and meditation exercises. Partner needs include BCI devices, sensors, data/A.I. expertise, scientific mentors, travel, posters, and lab access. Estimated need: $20,000–$30,000+.
The chapters below keep BioGesture, NeuroMaker, STE RAIR Club, and related Houston showcases under the same research roof.
This is a student research project. Any conclusions about mental-health detection or astronaut applications will depend on the actual findings and should not be presented as established medical capabilities.
Season highlights
- At least 30,000 people who will know
- ASGSR 2026: BCI and human performance
- Student-led research and publication pathway
- NeuroMaker BCI technology
- STE RAIR Club: Robotics, A.I. and Research
- BioGesture bionic hand research for safer energy inspection
Join this program
Sponsor, volunteer, or equip
About $20K–$30K+ to run this program. 30K+ people will know about this work.
Volunteer for this event- BCI devices, sensors, and lab access
- Data / A.I. expertise and scientific mentors
- Travel, posters, and conference support
Fund this program
$20K–$30K+
Gift amounts from the 2026–27 partnership packet. $25K and $35K can lead a major program. $45K and $50K+ cover the full season with guest benefits. Lower amounts contribute. In-kind includes volunteering, plus equipment, space, media, or skilled expertise.
30K+ people who will know
Your gift funds the program. Your people make it mean something: judges, mentors, equipment, and career pathways.
Research chapters
ASGSR 2026 plus RAIR projects already on record
The 2026–27 partnership packet centers on ASGSR student research. BioGesture, NeuroMaker, STE RAIR Club, and related showcases stay in this program.
ASGSR 2026: BCI & Human Performance
Student-led research, data analysis, and a publication pathway. NeuroMaker BCI measurements during focus activities, games, racing, and meditation, looking for patterns linked to attention, stress, anxiety, or mood in simulated astronaut-related work.
- Partner needs: BCI devices, sensors, data/A.I. expertise, scientific mentors, travel, posters, lab access
- Estimated need $20,000–$30,000+
- Student research. Findings are not established medical capabilities
BioGesture
Innovative robotics research with a bionic hand and flex sensors for safer inspection in oil, gas, and energy industries. Prepared by STE students and sponsored by Kids Robotic Foundation.
- Team: Saqib, Aaryan, Gabriella, Imaad, Shazil
- Gesture-controlled glove with flex sensors and IMU
- Servo-driven robotic hand for hazardous inspection concepts
- Field learning at SGS training laboratory in Deer Park
- Call for mentors and research sponsors
NeuroMaker EdTech Collaboration
High schoolers completed the NeuroMaker Hand Kit and demonstrated it to younger summer campers, with thanks to Alex and the NeuroMaker team for hands-on learning support.
- NeuroMaker Hand Kit completed by high school students
- Demo day for younger campers
- Partnership between Kids Robotic Academy and NeuroMaker
STE RAIR Club
Saint Thomas' Episcopal Upper School Robotics, A.I. and Research Club, presented with Kids Robotic Foundation support. Multi-year work spans space, drones, underwater robotics, FTC, and industry internships.
- Astro Botany, microgravity simulator, sea glider, and drone pathways
- UH, ASGSR, biotech, neuro-tech, and BCI research threads
- FTC Storm Masters league and award results
- Sea Masters Scout-class MATE ROV pathway
- Alumni club roles open for May 20, 2026 applications
Family Tech Festival
FTC Storm Masters 18514 hosted a hands-on family robotics showcase with Kids Robotic Foundation, bringing competition robots and mentoring energy to a public tech festival floor.
- FTC Storm Masters 18514 demo station
- Family-facing robot interaction and mentoring
- Presented with TechFest Live and Kids Robotic Foundation
Materials
Posters, collages, and documents for this program
ASGSR student research team
Students at ASGSR registration, from the 2026–27 partnership packet
BioGestures research board
NeuroMaker collaboration
RAIR memories
Family Tech Festival