Monday, October 11, 2010

BrainGate

Although still in its early stages, this technology has truly unbelievable potential! BrainGate, a Brain Computer Interface (BCI) jointly developed by Cyberkinetics and Brown University, converts the brain's electrical signals to computer input signals, allowing a completely paralyzed person to use thoughts to control anything from Microsoft Windows to their own prosthetic arm. In what direction would you like to see this technology go? Will we ever get to a point where a functioning human selects to have this chip implanted as an enhancement mechanism?
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Also, check out this video to learn more and see the program in action:

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