http://io9.com/5988596/this-wireless-brain-implant-could-make-telekinesis-a-reality
"In particular, this implantable neural interface technology will greatly assist in the development of advanced neuroprostheses. Once refined and proven safe for humans, it could allow disabled people to move objects remotely with their thoughts. It would be a kind of technologically-enabled telekinesis. Indeed, the project is very closely linked to the BrainGate initiative — another Brown University project that's working to develop brain interface technologies for the disabled.
And of course, this technology will very likely trickle over to non-medical applications, allowing even able-bodied people to move objects with their minds."
Been hearing more about this kind of thing in recent times, and indeed it is fascinating stuff.
ReplyDeleteI wonder which will elaborate first: actual cures for spinal and neurological deficits, or sophisticated workaround devices? I suspect the latter, medium term.
Also this kind of technologically aided telekinesis would also be ideal for abble bodied but lazy people, like me.
I imagine this could be a great boon to lazy people everywhere
ReplyDeleteimagine not having to lift a finger even to have a drink!
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