Where do your emotions live? Where reside your fears? Where are you in love? Advances in medical technology have radically changed our perception of the brain. Have you ever had a CT scan? Or an MRI?
The Tehuti Brain Scanner shows in spectacular fashion how these new techniques map your brain layer by layer, searching for the precise locations of your emotions, decisions and muscle control.
Built around a crystal ball with a 3D model of the human brain, the Tehuti offers a range of simulations that illustrate various types of brain research.
A “Full brain scan” starts at the bottom, the brain stem. As the crystal ball rotates, a red laser beam illuminates a slice of the brain.
“Emotion mapping” shows a photo stimulus evoking an emotion. The scanner shows the areas in the brain activated by this emotion.
“Brand recognition” shows a marketing application of brain research. Do you recognize all international brand logos?
The “Trail-making Test” is used widely in research and clinical diagnosis of brain defects, as it’s easy to administer and interpret.
The “Stroop test” requires you to name the color that the text is in, without getting distracted by the meaning of the text.
The “Thematic apperception” and “Rorschach test” are an hommage to the early days of psychology.
The “Spinning light” and “Rainbow light” modes show the crystal brain in all its beauty while projecting intricate light patterns on the ceiling.
A presence sensor allows the Tehuti to go to sleep after it hasn’t detected a human being for 10 minutes. As soon as someone approaches it wakes up and resumes.
– I make fantastical machines to delight people –
Working with brass, wood, steel and modern electronics, I mix in my love for science and technology to craft wonderful masterpieces that mesmerize and amaze at many levels.
Only 10 Tehuti Brain Scanners will be built in this 2026 series. Each one is numbered and signed, with a certificate of authenticity.
Each Brain Scanner is carefully crafted from American walnut (FSC controlled), brass and quality electronic components. The glass parts are sourced from trusted suppliers.
No internet connection or wifi is used. Minor changes in the software can be requested, to personalize the work.
| Size (h × w × d) | 23 × 25 × 25 cm (9 × 10 × 10 inch) |
| Diameter of the crystal ball | 10 cm (4 inch) |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (9.3 lb) |
| Language | English |
| Limited edition series 2026 | 10, signed and personalized in software |
If you would like to see the Tehuti in action or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.