Control Video Games (and more) with your Mind

Several weeks ago I stumbled upon two videos that portray people actually controlling video games with their thoughts. That’s right, they controlled video games with their mind.

The first video can be found here.

There are two companies supposedly leading the way in the development of this technology: Emotiv Systems and NeuroSky. It as been suggested that this technology that converts thoughts into actions can and will potentially be used NASA for astronauts to fix problems outside of the ship, where thier large gloves would otherwise be too bulky. It’s also been suggested that this technology will eventually yield motor vehicles for the elderly.

I’ll admit, I’m still a bit skeptical. However, it looks legit. According to the PC World video we can see this in consumer products as soon as 2008. Other articles on the topic have come from credible sources, including CNBC.

The possibilities with this are endless. Forget the Wii. Image playing a shooter game with no need to shoot - only the need to think to shoot. Image an MP3 player or iPod in which the machine creates playlists based on your mood (my favorite idea yet!). If you’re angry, it generates a list of angry songs. If you’re happy, happy songs. Image phones that will call when you “think” of it calling. What if you could write a novel by “thinking” the words? Imaging driving a car with no steering wheel. The possibilties for this are endless.

This technology (if it’s real) is still in its infant stage, but the prospects for it are huge. It’s revolutionary. It’s the new light bulb. If I had the money to do so, I’d invest in Emotiv Systems and NeuroSky.

September 3, 2007 | Under Technology |  

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