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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."

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  1. 70% by mark1348 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Hey that's better than yo momma!!

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  2. A new level of NWS Browsing is coming by eseiat · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I can just imagine sitting in a board meeting, company VP giving some web-based presentation of company growth and stock volume, when suddenly some S&M Gay Pr0n site pops up out of nowhere, with the boss displayed for everyone to see. Oh man, this is going to be awesome!

  3. Pong by centauri · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Heck, I have full use of all my limbs and I can't play Pong with 70% accuracy. Maybe I should get these implants.

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