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Let the Mindgames Begin
chienr writes "Like Pong, but instead of paddles, you use your brainwaves to control the ball over to the opponent's goal, that's Mindball! This apparatus was previously an experiment under the name Brainball, and is now commercially available - here's another link with video."
Isn't EGG electrogastrography...having to do with measuring stomach/digestive tract activity?
Don't they mean the EEG, the electroencephalogram?
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$19k for a simplistic, albeit technically interesting, game seems rather steep.
Was thinking exactly the same thing.
Instead of directly reading brainwaves, one could rig up a similar game using those cheap "bio-feedback" devices (you remember... the ones that attach to your finger and generate a tone? The "more relaxed" you are, the "lower" the tone goes).
Sure, it wouldn't be *exactly* the same, but it would be a similar concept... and for under $50.
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Check out these guys. Full multi-axis control, even a brain controlled mouse with clicking. Hell, they even piloted a sailboat with it. I saw it years ago on some science show, and they are still around. Much more advanced than the expensive showpiece in the article.
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i played the game one time at the CeBit expo this year ... but as the place was really crowded and loud, i had no ideea if i lost or win - i did not know if you win or loose when the ball comes to your place .. now i know - miserable failure
why did u peaople post this, i was such a happy winner for several months
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