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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Brain Machine Interface





Communication comes in many forms and isn't limited to speech or writing. What if you just think about what you wanted to do instead? Too lazy to reach for the remote? Just a thought could change that. How about thinking of what you wanted to type? Sure would make writing essays easier. Although lots of frivolous purposes could arise out of Brain Machine Interface Technology, some researchers are hoping that the technology would help people with disabilities to control robotic limbs to help perform everyday tasks.

Read the full article at http://blogs.discovery.com/good_idea/2009/04/controlling-machines-with-your-thoughts.html
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15 comments:

  1. olegApril 29, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    This robot has been around for years, I remember it wasn’t all high tech like it is today but I definitely think it’s the start to what we should expect in the future.

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  2. Michelle F.April 29, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    I don’t think I like this innovation. How does this technology distinguish a day-dream or a fleeting, passing thought from when you actually expect technology to take action? For instance, say its raining out and your just sitting around and think about the windows of your car. The next thing you know, the interior of your car is soaked.

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  3. MARiANApril 29, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    these new ways of communicating are great , and there is still so much more comming .

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  4. SamanthaApril 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    I think this is so interesting. I know stuff like that has been around for a while now but, once perfected, there seem to be so many possibilities. I mainly think of how this could help the disabled. Just simply not having to get up to find the remote, change the temperature, or answer the phone could make life so much easier for people with trouble walking. Also, I'd like to think this could create some pretty awesome video games in the future (which there has been some work on already).

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  5. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I'm not sure I would want anything essentially reading my mind. I also really don't think we need any of these technologies. You can't get off the couch to turn on the A/C? Or put down the groceries in order to open your trunk. C'mon....

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  6. MargaritaApril 29, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Wow this would be great for a disabled person. It can even work for elderly that can't do much because of illnesses that the person might have. I don't think it would be good for a person that does not need it because it only means to become lazy. It would make life easier but at the same time lazier.

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  7. RichApril 29, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    This is awesome i want a robot that does thing purly by my thinking. Some day soon it will be possible to live your life completely in virtual reallity. This proposition has profound consiquenses for the social reality that is life.

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  8. Bill SApril 29, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Mind reading certainly pressed up against teh fence of ethics.. invasion of privacy and so fourth. But innovation is innovation and a use can be found.

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  9. Adam G.April 29, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    They are trying to implement mind-control technology into some forms of "games" now. I can't imagine a world where everything is driven by the mind, but I can see many stationary devices such as a computer or some sort of thought-to-text/speech devices becoming more popular in that field.

    I don't know how society would take being so hands-off some devices, such as a car. A simple distraction could throw your mind off and possibly ruin a simple task.

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  10. KyleApril 29, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    I was wondering when they were going to come out with something like this. Great job and love the video!!

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  11. KaroshiApril 29, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    I saw that thing dance with Ellen Degeneres on her talk show.
    I'm wondering if the interface could be used for something like people with prosthetic limbs.

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  12. jReutApril 29, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    That is absolutly mind blowing! I can really see how this type of technology will be helpful for Paraplegics.

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  13. KarenApril 29, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Not only does this seem scary to think that a robot could read your mind but it also seems unecessary. What happens if you have ADD? You would probably confuse your robot! As far as I'm concerned, I'll pass on the mind reading robots! As far as helping individuals with prosthetic limbs...As long as its consistent in their movements

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  14. RickApril 29, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    This is areally cool and just goes to show you where technology can be headed in the future. mind reading, just amazing.

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  15. Jason LApril 29, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    YEA I READ ABOUT THIS TECHNOLOGY. i THINK ONE OF HENDRIX BLOG RELATES THIS TECHNOLOGY. tHEY HAVE TO INTERPRET THE SESNORY NERVES IN OUR BRAINS. nEAT STUFF AND SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES IF THIS TECHNOLOGY IS FULLY REALIZED

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