The Technology & Gadgets Blog » Assisted Living http://www.the-technology-blog.com Scientific Concepts, Interesting Developments and Cool Gadgets Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:19:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Neuromotor Prosthesis: A Brainwave Sensor for Mind Control http://www.the-technology-blog.com/2006/10/29/neuromotor-prosthesis-a-brainwave-sensor-for-mind-control/ http://www.the-technology-blog.com/2006/10/29/neuromotor-prosthesis-a-brainwave-sensor-for-mind-control/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:25:06 +0000 Administrator http://www.the-technology-blog.com/2006/10/29/neuromotor-prosthesis-a-brainwave-sensor-for-mind-control/ Neuromotor Prosthesis Brainwave Sensor

A science team in Massachusetts has developed a brain sensor called a Neuromotor Prosthesis, which has allowed a paralyzed man to open email, play computer games and manipulate a prosthetic hand, simply by using his mind.

According to the article on BBC Mathew Nagle, the man on whom the device was tested, has been paralyzed from the neck down since a knife attack in 2001.  In the tests, he was able to perform a number of activities using mind control to a computer interface.

Originally Found on: Coolest Gadgets

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The “Kenguru” is a great little run-a-bout for people who are confined to a wheelchair. This “electric mini-car” is designed in Hungary with wheelchairs in mind, allowing the driver to roll into the car and drive away without even getting up. With no front seat, the driver can simply open the hatch, roll into position and control the car via a joystick. The car costs about $12,500 and can travel up to 25 miles per hour.
Found on: Gear Factor

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