We're not all mind readers so its a good thing that Emotiv Systems have unveiled the EPOC "brain-computer interface device", a mind controlled headset for gaming. Soon gamers will be able to play simply by thinking.
It contains 14 neurosensors that sit on the temples and top of the head which can detect "conscious thoughts, areas of brain activity, facial expressions and even some emotions such as frustration, shock and anger. "When integrated into games, virtual worlds and other simulated environments, this technology will have a profound impact on the user’s experience" says Emotiv Systems CEO Nam Do. To achieve this you must "sync" your brain to the machine by moving a little box around the computer screen (theoretically the same as syncing the old lightguns to games such as time crisis)
Expect to see this shipping in late 2008 bundled with a range of games specifically designed to work with it, although it is possible to interact with other games my mapping certain thoughts and emotions to different keystrokes. Currently it ain't looking cheap and will be somewhere around the USD$300 mark.
After all that Brian Training the only thing left to master is Mind Reading!
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