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Brain Controlled Computing a Reality

Posted by samzenpus on from the really-hands-free dept.

pchernyakov writes "Cyberkinetics Neurotechnology Systems told attendees at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation annual conference that a 25-year-old quadriplegic with wires run from 100 tiny sensors implanted in his brain and out to a computer can use his thoughts to control a computer well enough to operate a TV, open e-mail and play Pong with 70% accuracy."

6 of 299 comments (clear)

  1. What does Captain Pike think? by DeezyChee · · Score: 5, Funny

    *blink* *blink*

  2. Porn by athakur999 · · Score: 5, Funny

    So this means I can surf with NO hands on the keyboard? Think of the possibilities.

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  3. Now just hook it up to some robotics and... by retro128 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Can this be much farther behind?

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  4. Re:Fiction to reality.. by NetNifty · · Score: 5, Funny

    If he is really a "terminal man", we can just telnet to him if something goes wrong.

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  5. Re:How about.... by shaka999 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think we all know the dangers of hooking up robotic octopus arms without proper failsafes in place.

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  6. Finally... by Proptwistr · · Score: 5, Funny

    As a tech support specialist, it's kinda nice to see somebody actually using their brain to operate a computer.