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Honda robot steered by thought

By T.K. Randall
April 2, 2009 · Comment icon 7 comments

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Honda have announced that it has developed a robot that can be steered by human thought via a helmet that is capable of measuring brain activity. Honda'a celebrity robot ASIMO has been fitted with the device allowing a person to control several of its functions through thought alone.
Japan's Honda said Tuesday it had developed a robot steered by human thought, thanks to a helmet-like device that measures a person's brain activity and sends signals to the machine. The latest version of ASIMO -- the celebrity robot of Honda Motor Co. that can already dance, run and guide guests through an office floor -- has now been fitted with a so-called "brain machine interface" (BMI), the company said."


Source: PhysOrg.com | Comments (7)




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Comment icon #1 Posted by schizoidwoman 16 years ago
Wow, you would have to have very ordered thoughts if chaos were to be avoided!
Comment icon #2 Posted by :PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: 16 years ago
Wow, you would have to have very ordered thoughts if chaos were to be avoided! No kidding. This is not a toy for those with murderous or suicidal thoughts.
Comment icon #3 Posted by ROGER 16 years ago
No kidding. This is not a toy for those with murderous or suicidal thoughts. I agree, which is why it's still in the research stage. Still the concept has many useful applications in the real world. From Police work, to hazardous waste clean up. and Lunar Mining operations. The list goes on and on. Robotics is going to be a real money maker in the near future! IMO as always.
Comment icon #4 Posted by The Russian Hare 16 years ago
What company will be the microsoft of robotics, I want to invest now.
Comment icon #5 Posted by Samuronin 16 years ago
If this will continue robots will take over the world!!! lol just kidding!!! Technology is really moving faster and faster!!!
Comment icon #6 Posted by :PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: 16 years ago
I agree, which is why it's still in the research stage. Still the concept has many useful applications in the real world. From Police work, to hazardous waste clean up. and Lunar Mining operations. The list goes on and on. Robotics is going to be a real money maker in the near future! IMO as always. All very good points. It'll certainly serve as a great asset when the technology is ready. Everything has its good and bad applications.
Comment icon #7 Posted by Subtemperate 16 years ago
I'd be worried about all those times you think to your self....I need to scratch.. but I can't in public..... lol


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