> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://emotiv.gitbook.io/cortex-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://emotiv.gitbook.io/cortex-manual/virtual-brainwear-r.md).

# Virtual Brainwear®

Virtual Brainwear is a device emulator designed to assist you in developing applications compatible with EMOTIV’s hardware (EMOTIV Brainwear®). Virtual Brainwear can help you simulate a variety of different device states and data streams with just a few clicks — eliminating the need to set up different states using the physical device and saving you time.

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