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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: esteban on March 17, 2006, 08:36:44 AM

Title: Almost as kool as the PowerGlove (NES) !!!!
Post by: esteban on March 17, 2006, 08:36:44 AM

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/info-tech/dn8826.html

I was already aware of big improvements folks were making to help disabled individuals communicate (i.e. by tracking eye movements), but even I wasn't ready for this article :)

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The next stage is to develop a cap that does not have to be attached directly to the scalp. This should make the device easier to use and cause less skin irritation for the wearer.

Indeed! At least they don't have to stick electrodes into your skull, though :)

Title: Almost as kool as the PowerGlove (NES) !!!!
Post by: Keranu on March 17, 2006, 05:31:25 PM

That's pretty cool stuff, I think my brother was talking to me about this since he always talks about nano technology and stuff.

Title: Almost as kool as the PowerGlove (NES) !!!!
Post by: GUTS on March 18, 2006, 06:54:48 PM

I love that new scientist site, between that and Snopes I spend a good 3-4 hours just reading random crap once every couple of months or so.

Title: Almost as kool as the PowerGlove (NES) !!!!
Post by: esteban on March 20, 2006, 06:34:42 PM

Quote from: "GUTS"

I love that new scientist site, between that and Snopes I spend a good 3-4 hours just reading random crap once every couple of months or so.

Seriously -- so many articles seem more like "science fiction" than "present-day research". Crazy.

Title: Almost as kool as the PowerGlove (NES) !!!!
Post by: Bonknuts on March 23, 2006, 04:44:20 AM

Yeah, but the power glove didn't give you helmet hair :)

Title: Almost as kool as the PowerGlove (NES) !!!!
Post by: Dark Fact on March 23, 2006, 08:27:50 AM

I love the mental typewriter! It's so bad!  8)