Amazing wheelchair controlled by mind power
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1175128/Mind-The-amazing-wheelchair--controll...
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Scientists have developed a wheelchair controlled by the power of thought.
It works by creating a three-dimensional picture of the area around it, with a laser scanner. This is displayed on a screen in front of the user. To steer the chair, the user simply concentrates their thoughts on the part of the display where they want to go. Electrodes in a skullcap then detect the brain activity of the users - and work out their destination.
Volunteers who tested the chair took just 45 minutes to learn how to use it safely and accurately. A commercial version that is even easier to use is currently being developed.
The robotic chair could revolutionise life for those with severe disabilities who are unable to use a conventional joystick.
It works by creating a three-dimensional picture of the area around it, with a laser scanner. This is displayed on a screen in front of the user. To steer the chair, the user simply concentrates their thoughts on the part of the display where they want to go. Electrodes in a skullcap then detect the brain activity of the users - and work out their destination.
Volunteers who tested the chair took just 45 minutes to learn how to use it safely and accurately. A commercial version that is even easier to use is currently being developed.
The robotic chair could revolutionise life for those with severe disabilities who are unable to use a conventional joystick.
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Mr_Costello
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If that thing could read my thoughts, it would perform like the DeLorean DMC-12.
- 3 years ago
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Mr_Costello
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HughbertD
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Wait till Apple get hold of it and create the iDoFuckAll
- 3 years ago
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HughbertD
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Slick
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It is a good idea but i think it needs some Sony or Yamaha designers onboard.
- 3 years ago
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Slick
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mattbrawn
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"The robotic chair could revolutionise life for those with severe disabilities who are unable to use a conventional joystick."
Could also revolutionise lazy people like me who just fancy a go in some fancy technology.
- 3 years ago
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mattbrawn
