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BIOPAC and fNIR Devices Offer New Functional Near Infrared Systems to Study Brain Activity – Marketwire

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:53:10 +0000

“BIOPAC Systems, Inc., announces new functional near infrared (fNIR) optical imaging systems to measure oxygen level changes in the prefrontal cortex of human subjects. The fNIR system provides researchers with real-time monitoring of tissue oxygenation in the brain as subjects take tests, perform tasks, or receive stimulation. It allows researchers to quantitatively assess brain functions — such as attention, memory, planning, and problem solving — while individuals perform cognitive tasks.” [source]

Brain Orchestra Performs At Conference In Prague – redOrbit

admin — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:54:26 +0000

“The orchestra uses technology from the laboratory for Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems (SPECS) to allow members to play musical instruments through Brain Computer Interface technology alone.” [source]

Twitter Telepathy: Researchers Turn Thoughts Into Tweets – Wired

admin — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:40:12 +0000

“Early on the afternoon of April 1, Adam Wilson posted a message to Twitter. But instead of using his hands to type, the University of Wisconsin biomedical engineer used his brain. “USING EEG TO SEND TWEET,” he thought.” [source]

Honda unveils helmet that lets wearer control a robot by thought alone – Guardian

admin — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:24:19 +0000

An elaborate electronic helmet that allows the wearer to control a robot by thought alone has been unveiled by researchers in Japan. Scientists at the Honda Research Institute demonstrated the invention today by using it to move the arms and legs of an Asimo humanoid robot. To control the robot, the person wearing the helmet only had to think about making the movement. Its inventors hope that one day the mind-control technology will allow people to do things like turn air conditioning on or off and open their car boot without putting their shopping down. [source]