Novum (formerly Xavier) is developing the next-generation of brain-computer-interface software, designed to connect our users seamlessly with the digital world and aimed at achieving our mission of optimizing human-computer interaction. We believe that a new effortless integration with computers is key to unlocking full human potential.Building on the advances in machine intelligence currently utilized in computer vision, robotics and speech recognition, Novum will deliver the promise of BCI not yet realized by communities with paralysis and communication impairment. Our long-term goals include the development of advanced thought recognition technology for everyday computer users and facilitating the impending advances in prosthetics, exoskeletons, and human augmentation systems.