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Professor William Bosl of the University of San Francisco Partners with EMOTIV, Quantum Computing Inc. & Purple Point Neurodiagnostics to Advance Brain Health Monitoring

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Professor Bosl is working with EMOTIV, a leading EEG and bioinformatics company, and Quantum Computing Inc., an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, to drive groundbreaking innovations in brain health monitoring and analysis. These innovations will be tested and implemented with Purple Point Neurodiagnostics, a company advancing global neurological healthcare through active collaborations with hospitals and clinics in Africa and other underserved regions of the world.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The University of San Francisco (USF) Data Institute has announced a pioneering collaboration led by Professor William Bosl, director of the Clinical Neuroinformatics and AI Lab (CNAIL). Professor Bosl is working with EMOTIV, a leading EEG and bioinformatics company, and Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi), an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, to drive groundbreaking innovations in brain health monitoring and analysis. These innovations will be tested and implemented with Purple Point Neurodiagnostics (PPND), a company advancing global neurological healthcare through active collaborations with hospitals and clinics in Africa and other underserved regions of the world.

“Our goal is to transform brain healthcare by enabling preventive care through early screening and monitoring,” said Professor Bosl. “We are especially interested in putting new technology into underserved regions of the world where the impact on the health of communities will be especially great.”

“Our goal is to transform brain healthcare by enabling preventive care through early screening and monitoring,” said Professor Bosl. “Low-cost, portable EEG technology, together with advanced computational tools, will enable new and earlier interventions to be developed, resulting in better outcomes. We are especially interested in putting new technology into underserved regions of the world where the impact on the health of communities will be especially great.”

Professor Bosl and EMOTIV share a vision of empowering individuals to monitor their own brain health while accelerating brain research globally. Their collaboration aims to pursue clinical neuroinformatics research to discover digital biomarkers for neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders, leading to earlier detection and informing treatment plans. Powered by portable EEG technology from EMOTIV, this initiative will bring together neuroinformatics and data science developed by Dr. Bosl with the USF Data Institute and his collaborators at Harvard Medical School, with the integrated clinical experience of USF’s School of Nursing and Health Professions to create new approaches to ‘Cura Personalis’ – personalized care for the whole person.

A seed gift of $100,000 was made by EMOTIV to the USF Data Institute Healthcare AI Initiative, which has enabled the Clinical Neuroinformatics and AI Lab to launch this collaborative effort. In addition to ongoing neuroinformatics and AI research, the lab has initiated a clinical site with the USF School of Nursing and Health Professions to develop clinical procedures that will be tested locally and in African clinics associated with PPND.

“At EMOTIV, our mission is to democratize access to neurotechnology and create a generalized model of the brain that unlocks new frontiers in brain health and well-being for the benefit of all,” said Tan Le, CEO. “Our partnership with the USF Clinical Neuroinformatics and AI Lab advances this vision.”

Dr. Bosl is also pursuing novel approaches to EEG analysis using the pioneering computational and AI methods enabled by QCi devices to advance the ability to measure brain function even further. The goal is to discover patterns of brain electrophysiology that cannot currently be found by other means.

“The collaboration between USF’s Clinical Neuroinformatics and AI Lab, their Data Institute, the School of Nursing and Health Professions, and their partners at EMOTIV, exemplifies the kind of transformative work QCi stands behind,” stated Dr. William McGann, CEO. “Our EmuCore reservoir computing device is playing a pivotal role in enabling the advancement of neuro-AI applications, including early detection of brain disorders. This partnership reflects our commitment to bringing cutting-edge quantum and AI technologies into real-world solutions that can significantly improve the human condition.”

The partners in this collaboration are especially mindful of the needs of underserved and low-income communities. To this end, CNAIL has formed a partnership with PPND to take this new technology to low-income regions of the world for clinical testing and development.

“At Purple Point Neurodiagnostics, we are dedicated to providing quality, diagnostic neurological testing throughout the world, especially in low-resource regions where advanced technology is often not accessible,” said Lucien Kilonda, co-founder and CEO of PPND. “Our partnership with USF and the Data Institute represents our combined efforts to develop disruptive, advanced, low-cost neurotechnology for all people, especially those with the greatest need for care.”

As Dr. Neha Bhasin, USF Digital Health Informatics alumna and Clinical Director of CNAIL noted, “We’re attempting to redefine neuropsychiatric care by pioneering the use of EEG data. Our goal is to do fundamental research to discover biomarkers of brain dysfunction in EEG signals, then to make EEG more accessible and integrate it seamlessly into clinical practice, enabling earlier and more effective diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders.”

These partnerships seek a significant advancement in brain health monitoring, combining Professor Bosl’s expertise with the innovative technologies of EMOTIV and QCi and the global reach of PPND. Together, they aim to deepen our understanding of brain function, offering new opportunities for research and clinical application, offering Cura Personalis to the global community.

For more information about this collaboration or to schedule an interview with Professor Bosl, please contact: datainstitute@usfca.edu

About the University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco is a private, Jesuit Catholic university that reflects the diversity, optimism, and opportunities of the city that surrounds it. USF offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, law, education, and nursing and health professions. At USF, each course is an intimate learning community in which top professors encourage students to turn learning into positive action, so the students graduate equipped to do well in the world — and inspired to change it for the better. For more information, visit usfca.edu.

About the University of San Francisco Data Institute
The University of San Francisco Data Institute is dedicated to advancing research and education in data science and engineering, fostering innovation, and collaborating with industry leaders to solve real-world problems. For more information, visit usfca.edu/data-institute.

About the University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions
The School of Nursing and Health Professions advances the mission of the university by leading in innovative solutions to health inequities and transforming healthcare using evidence-informed approaches. For more information, visit usfca.edu/nursing.

About EMOTIV
EMOTIV is a bioinformatics company revolutionizing the understanding of the human brain through EEG technology. Their mission is to empower individuals to gain insights into their own brain health while advancing global brain research. For more information, visit emotiv.com.

About Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi)
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, as well as remote sensing applications, and more, including the new EmuCore reservoir computer. For more information, visit quantumcomputinginc.com/.

About Purple Point Neurodiagnostics (PPND)
With over 60 years of combined experience, the PPND team is dedicated to quality patient care, advocacy and education to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of life by delivering accurate, accessible, and compassionate neurological diagnostics worldwide. MindLight Academy offers ABRET-accredited neurodiagnostic training programs, including an online 10-month didactic and clinical program in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring. Future offerings in neuroinformatics and biomedical AI will be developed. For more information, visit purplepointneuro.com/.

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Kellie Samson, University of San Francisco, (415) 601-1915, ksamson@usfca.edu, https://www.usfca.edu/

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BOLLINGER MOTORS PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR GOVERNMENT FLEET VEHICLE SALES

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Bollinger B4 Class 4 Electric Trucks Provide Electrification Solution Through NAFG Sourcewell Contract Agreement

OAK PARK, Mich., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bollinger Motors, Inc., a commercial electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announced it has partnered with National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG) to sell its all-electric Class 4 Bollinger B4 commercial trucks to government agencies through NAFG’s Sourcewell-awarded contract #032824-NAF.

“Bollinger Motors is excited to work with National Auto Fleet Group to bring the Bollinger B4 to one of our most important customer groups, government entities at all levels,” said Jim Connelly, chief revenue officer of Bollinger Motors. “Government agencies and municipalities are often early adopters for electrification and electric vehicle fleets. We look forward to partnering with NAFG, and their history of bringing innovative products and solutions to this important segment.”

The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input. The vehicle has a range of 185 miles and a payload of 7,394 lbs. Bollinger’s unique chassis design protects the 158-kwh battery pack and components to offer unparalleled capability, performance and safety in the commercial market. The Bollinger B4 is an excellent fit for commercial and government/municipal fleets looking for a world-class truck, capable of performing a variety of job functions.

“At National Auto Fleet Group, we take pride in helping municipalities find and manage their fleet vehicles,” said Ben Rodriguez, HD Manager of National Auto Fleet Group. “The Bollinger B4 is an excellent addition to our vehicle portfolio and will help fill a key product need for multiple government organizations developing electrification strategies.”

Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization, with more than 40 years of dedicated service helping government, education, and nonprofit agencies operate more efficiently through a variety of solutions. NAFG is a vehicle vendor catering to government agencies and municipalities across the country. The agreement with NAFG provides Bollinger Motors a conduit to winning more government contracts.

Bollinger Motors has passed numerous milestones in the past several months, including:

Its production launch on Sept. 16;Regulatory achievements including FMVSS compliance, receiving the Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency, and CARB certification;A 145-vehicle agreement with Momentum Group;A 70-vehicle agreement with Doering Fleet Management;A 50-vehicle agreement with EnviroCharge;The addition of Anderson Motors, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, Nacarato Truck Centers, Nuss Truck & Equipment, and LaFontaine Automotive Group as dealers and service centers;Working with Our Next Energy in Novi, Michigan, to supply battery packs;Providing a full warranty coverage of the B4 chassis cab; and,Announcing Syncron as its warranty administration partner and Amerit Fleet Solutions as its mobile service provider.

ABOUT BOLLINGER MOTORS

Founded in 2015 by Robert Bollinger, Bollinger Motors, Inc. is a U.S.-based company headquartered in Oak Park, Mich. Bollinger Motors is developing all-electric commercial chassis cab trucks, Classes 4-6. In September of 2022, Bollinger Motors became a majority owned company of Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN). Learn more at www.BollingerMotors.com and www.MullenUSA.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Words such as “continue,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of Bollinger Motors and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include: (a) Bollinger Motors’ continued partnership with NAFG and NAFG’s ability to sell Bollinger Motors vehicles; (b) Bollinger Motors’ ability to finalize a sales agreement with Momentum Group, Doering Fleet Management, and EnviroCharge and deliver purchased vehicles on schedule; (c) Bollinger Motors’ continued partnership with Nacarato Truck Centers, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, Nuss Truck & Equipment, and LaFontaine Automotive Group; (d) Bollinger Motors’ continued partnership with Our Next Energy as a battery supplier; (e) Bollinger Motors’ continued relationship with Syncron as its warranty administration provider; and (f) Bollinger Motors’ continued relationship with Amerit Fleet Solutions as its mobile service provider.

Additional examples of such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: (i) Bollinger Motors’ ability (or inability) to obtain additional financing in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms when needed; (ii) Bollinger Motors’ ability to maintain existing, and secure additional, contracts with manufacturers, parts and other service providers relating to its business; (iii) Bollinger Motors’ ability to successfully expand in existing markets and enter new markets; (iv) Bollinger Motors’ ability to successfully manage and integrate any acquisitions of businesses, solutions or technologies; (v) unanticipated operating costs, transaction costs and actual or contingent liabilities; (vi) the ability to attract and retain qualified employees and key personnel; (vii) adverse effects of increased competition on Bollinger Motors’ business; (viii) changes in government licensing and regulation that may adversely affect Bollinger Motors’ business; (ix) the risk that changes in consumer behavior could adversely affect Bollinger Motors’ business; (x) Bollinger Motors’ ability to protect its intellectual property; (xi) the vehicles developed will perform as expected and (xii) local, industry and general business and economic conditions. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements can be found in the most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K filed by Mullen Automotive, Inc., of which Bollinger Motors is a partially owned subsidiary, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bollinger Motors anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its plans, intentions, and expectations to change. Bollinger Motors assumes no obligation, and it specifically disclaims any intention or obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Bollinger Motors’ plans and expectations as of any subsequent date.

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Furniture.com Launches Deal Finder to Help Shoppers Find Every Single Furniture Deal Online and In-Store this Holiday Season

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Furniture.com’s Deal Finder will source the best deals in furniture

ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Furniture.com, today announced the launch of its Deal Finder, a feature designed to connect shoppers with the best furniture and home goods deals online and in their neighborhoods. Deal Finder is the first of many shopper experience tools that Furniture.com will unveil as it grows in the US market.

About the Deal Finder
The Deal Finder aggregates every furniture deal and promotion from recognizable and trusted brands so customers don’t have to worry about finding the best deals in furniture. Customers easily input their location and find the most relevant deals online and near them.

By utilizing advanced algorithms and real-time data analytics, The Deal Finder will match shoppers with furniture that feels like them, is from a brand they trust, and is nearby.  By bridging the gap between consumers and retailers, and clearing out the unnecessary pop-ups and wild goose chases, Deal Finder will empower users to discover discounts and exclusive offers all while finding incredible design.

Shoppers will find deals from brands like One Kings Lane, Rooms To Go, Lamps Plus and more. To start shopping for better deals this holiday season, check it out here.

The Deal Finder is Part of Furniture.com’s Larger Plan to Re-invigorate Furniture Buying for Everyone.
Searching for furniture can be stressful and furniture buying has long been a point of contention for shoppers: 90% of furniture buyers prefer to test out furniture in-person before making a decision while 74% of buyers start the furniture search online. Furniture.com presents buyers with the tools they need to whittle down their furniture search process so that they can make their decisions faster and more confidently.

“Finding the best deal can be overwhelming. Our Deal Finder will help shoppers in a plethora of ways: from cutting down on hours spent online, to finding local furniture they can actually try out, to making sure they are getting the best deals,” said Alex Seaman, SVP and Co-Founder at Furniture.com “With Deal Finder, we are redefining the shopping experience by ensuring that every consumer can find the products they love without the hassle of endless searching.”

Furniture.com uses intuitive tech, AI, and location-based information to help shoppers find better deals and ultimately, the furniture they crave. The platform is set to transform the way consumers shop, making the furniture buying experience easier, more enjoyable and affordable.

“At Furniture.com, we’re focused on innovating the shopping experiences for retailers and consumers alike,” said Dan Bennett, Chief Marketing Officer at Furniture.com. “We’re committed to revolutionizing how we visualize, experience and purchase from brands in the home goods space and Deal Finder is just the beginning.”

About Furniture.com
Furniture.com is a high-growth technology business that is addressing fundamental challenges in the $200 billion U.S. furniture space. We have one mission: Make finding furniture easy and enjoyable. We have built an advanced discovery tool that facilitates, enhances, and streamlines the furniture purchase journey — both for B2C and B2B. Consumers can search across dozens of brands and thousands of products using our proprietary algorithm, AI tools, and comparison filters to find exactly what they’re looking for. For retail partners, we deliver a digital platform that’s been proven to expand their reach with a new, high-intent furniture audience.

Our team is comprised of world-class furniture experts, technologists, and brand builders. We are data-driven, solution-oriented, and general enthusiasts of beautiful designs and experiences. You can find us in one of our two offices, located in Atlanta and NYC.

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CaloPal: The Calorie AI Assistant That Makes Weight Loss Easier

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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As the focus on healthy lifestyles grows worldwide, CaloPal introduces a groundbreaking AI-powered calorie tracking assistant, providing global users with a simple and scientific tool for weight management. Using advanced AI technology, CaloPal helps users track their daily calorie intake in real time and offers personalized dietary and health management advice, simplifying the health management process and creating a more effective weight loss solution.

Science shows that the core of weight loss lies in balancing calorie intake and expenditure. However, many people don’t fully understand the connection between food and calories, making it challenging to track food calories and plan calorie intake. Previously, people had to manually input data and perform complex operations to obtain relevant information, which made these tools cumbersome and hard to maintain over time. Additionally, earlier health tools such as calorie counter and calorie tracker couldn’t offer personalized dietary advice, making weight control a lengthy and frustrating process. Now, everything is about to change. CaloPal ensures calorie data accuracy while providing users with personalized dietary recommendations, making weight loss a much easier journey.

Nick, the founder of CaloPal, stated, “CaloPal is a revolutionary AI calorie tracking application designed for users focused on health and weight management. We’ve simplified the calorie tracking process with the latest AI technology. Users only need to take a photo of their food, and CaloPal will automatically identify the food type, analyze its components, calculate calories, and provide a nutritional breakdown. CaloPal allows users to effortlessly track their daily calorie intake without manual input, making health management much more convenient and supporting long-term calorie tracking. Additionally, CaloPal offers personalized dietary recommendations based on users’ data, helping them achieve their weight management goals more easily through balanced nutrition.”

CaloPal assists users in controlling weight through the following features:

Smart Food RecognitionReal-Time Nutritional Data AnalysisPersonalized Weight Loss RecommendationsDiet and Weight Tracking

CaloPal is now available for users to try for free through the app (App Store download link: CaloPal on App Store) and the website, Fitness Pal will be released later this month。For more information about this product and the latest updates on CaloPal, please visit our website:https://calopal.ai/

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