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OCZ Prepares Neural Impulse Actuator for Shipping

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the by-the-time-you-get-the-hang-of-it-they-might-be-in-mass-circulation dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Technology review site Overclock3D has received word that OCZ Technology is putting their neural impulse actuator (NIA) into mass production for shipping next week. The device, aimed at gamers, works by reading biopotentials. 'These include activities of the brain, the autonomous nervous system and muscles — all of which are captured using embrace sensors located on the NIA's headband, amplified and sent to the PC via USB 2.0.' Users of the NIA will be able to control their in-game movements using only the power of mind. The device is priced at around $600USD"

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  1. Re:April Fools!? by DMUTPeregrine · · Score: 5, Informative

    Not necessarily. There have been devices like this for paralyzed people for years. The big innovation would be making it small and cheap enough to sell, which they say they have done.
    A more detailed review might help.

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  2. Correction by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    The article says the device will cost an estimated $300, not $600.

  3. competitor by Danny+Rathjens · · Score: 5, Informative

    Looks like they may be beating http://www.emotiv.com/ 's "EPOC Neuroheadset" to market by several months. The claim for the EPOC was that it would be available for the holidays at the end of 2008. Interesting that they are also planning to sell for the same $300 price as this OCZ one.