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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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 Posted - 03/25/2005 : 10:41:54
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http://washtimes.com/upi-breaking/20050320-080311-2082r.htm
Foxborough, MA, Mar. 20 (UPI) -- A Foxborough, Mass., company has developed technology that plugs a human brain into a desktop computer, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
Cyberkinetics Neurotechnology Systems has developed BrainGate, a product aimed at enabling quadriplegics to do things like surf the Web, write e-mails, play video games and operate TV remotes and telephones just by thinking.
"We can take someone's thought and put it on a screen," said Tim Surgenor, chief executive of Cyberkinetics Neurotechnology Systems, manufacturer of the device, which is called BrainGate Neural Interface System.
BrainGate has already been tested on one person, and the Food and Drug Administration has given Cyberkinetics permission to test the technology on four other quadriplegics.
The system requires a surgeon to drill a hole in the patient's head and implant a chip on the surface of the brain area responsible for moving arms and hands.
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frank black conspiracy
~ Abstract Brain ~
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Posted - 03/25/2005 : 10:47:54
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That's amazing. i think.
Wonder if it's done under local anesthetic. Ouchy! |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2005 : 10:51:08
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frank black conspiracy
~ Abstract Brain ~
1126 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2005 : 11:02:15
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...but such a genius idea in theory
all i ask myself is, what type of person is so attached to their machine they need a chip inplanted next to their brain?
think i'll stay with just my mouse and keyboard for the time being. |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2005 : 11:20:12
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does anyone else find the idea of computers being able to read ur thoughts kinda creepy? its like your never really alone...
I wish i had a wooden heart that i could set on fire... |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 03/25/2005 : 12:34:48
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| I believe scientists are developing nanochips that dispense doses of medicine into your bloodstream, y'know, for people who are on regular medication. Or at least they're talking about it. |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2005 : 12:43:09
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Originally posted by zub_the_goat
does anyone else find the idea of computers being able to read ur thoughts kinda creepy? its like your never really alone...
while i think it's def. the fyoochah, I wouldn't get the implant...zub's post reminds me of a GREAT book i read (kinda obscure)...Interface by Stephen Bury. a bloody brilliant book...
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2005 : 15:03:00
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| if they had a wireless one without needing a plug i might consider... |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 03/26/2005 : 00:12:08
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| cool!! do they have stock?? |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2005 : 02:06:27
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Hang on, it's April Fool's Day is on Friday.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 03/30/2005 : 18:30:58
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Do scientists really know enough about how thought works for this to be possible? I mean, the human brain has a lot of different thoughts at once, and many of them can't really be linked to specific commands.
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Control your computer through thought?
