Computer Control Implants for the Paralyzed 239
unassimilatible writes: "The Boston Globe is reporting that Cyberkinetics Inc. is about to ask federal regulators for permission to start testing a device that would enable paralyzed people to control computers directly with their brains or possibly help them move their limbs. Initially, the device, implanted into the brains of paralyzed people, will help them control a cursor on a screen or play video games. Researchers believe the technology could one day enable paralyzed people to type, control lights and heating controls, maneuver wheelchairs, or even manipulate robotic arms. I, for one, look forward to playing Stephen Hawking in Unreal Tournament 2004."
My claim to fame (Score:4, Funny)
Now they have to go and take that from me.
Now, sharks can control those laser beams on their heads too!
I, for one... (Score:4, Funny)
Everyone knows... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Stephen Hawking... (Score:5, Funny)
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Re:Stephen Hawking... (Score:4, Funny)
Hawking can already kick your ass in Quake and GTA (Score:5, Funny)
grudge match! (Score:4, Funny)
The winner plays Captain Christopher Pike.
(I'm such a geek. *sigh*)
Hawkins would whip your ass. (Score:3, Funny)
Lets hope that Gates doesn't get into his head that this is potentially life extending though. Think about it, when you're old and feeble, your drones can have just come off the assembly line. Then again, running Windows on his implants might be fitting punishment.
Re:Hawking (Score:3, Funny)
In other news... (Score:2, Funny)
"When the kids are away, i set them to DD. But if there's company over or Sally is going out with co-workers, I like to bring 'em down to a conservative B.
Re:Serious predictions (Score:3, Funny)
Microsoft, the RIAA and the MPAA will fight to have your brain DRM'd so that you can't even think about their products without paying the licensing fees.
Brain hacking will be the next big teenage geek sport with Sobig2010 causing major epileptic fits around the world.
All pretenses of religion will be dropped for the truely important holy crusade of MacHeads vs Penguinistas vs MSsheep. Who will own the source code to your brain?
Re:Stephen Hawking (be careful what you wish for) (Score:3, Funny)
Ken: You've *ruined*... You...
Buffy: Hey, Ken, wanna see my impression of Gandhi?
(crushes his skull with a club)
Lily: Gandhi?
Buffy: Well, you know, if he was really pissed off.
...shamelessly lifted from the Buffyverse Dialog Database [vrya.net]
controlling a robotic arm? (Score:2, Funny)