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Let the Mindgames Begin

Posted by michael on from the a-jedi-uses-the-force-for-knowledge-and-defense-never-for-attack dept.

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."

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  1. Re:Rather steep price by Not_Wiggins · · Score: 4, Informative

    $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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  2. Real Multi-Axis Mind Control by spun · · Score: 4, Informative

    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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