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Brainwave-controlled cat ears developed

By T.K. Randall
May 9, 2011 · Comment icon 25 comments

Image Credit: CC 2.0 Awashima Jinja
A new craze in Japan is seeing people don furry cat ears that change based on what you are thinking.
Its the latest practical application for brain-controlled technology from Japanese company Neurowear - the ears twitch and change positions based on the thoughts of the wearer, from pointing upwards when concentrating to flopping down when relaxed.
The cat ear product, called "necomimi" is a novelty hair band that is worn in the normal way but features sensors that pick up on brain signals and convert them into visible actions -- in this case by wiggling the cat ears.


Source: Wired | Comments (25)




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Comment icon #16 Posted by SilverCougar 13 years ago
Actually... too bulky!
Comment icon #17 Posted by xXHellkittiesXx 13 years ago
I want a pair!
Comment icon #18 Posted by Ryu 13 years ago
Actually, if they manage to slim it down and make it look less cheap..I'd want a pair...it's kind of cool really.
Comment icon #19 Posted by Nerupe 13 years ago
I can't help but think 'Cyber-men' when I see this.
Comment icon #20 Posted by brainiac 13 years ago
The new invention is the brainwave controlled gadget that is the future of the new millennium.
Comment icon #21 Posted by brainiac 13 years ago
The new invention is the brainwave controlled gadget that is the future of the new millennium. Human spare parts hands, feet, and even internal organs can be done next.
Comment icon #22 Posted by Paracelse 13 years ago
Now your boss knows if your working or sleeping at your desk.... great invention... geez
Comment icon #23 Posted by Pookie666 13 years ago
Just great... instead of working on something worthwhile, like a cure for cancer, or ways to reduce the cost of fuel, the Japanese have decided that it's more important that people should wear funny ears to show their feelings. Seriously, that's why our ancestors created vocal sounds, now known as WORDS, in order to COMMUNICATE!
Comment icon #24 Posted by Paracelse 13 years ago
Just great... instead of working on something worthwhile, like a cure for cancer, or ways to reduce the cost of fuel, the Japanese have decided that it's more important that people should wear funny ears to show their feelings. Seriously, that's why our ancestors created vocal sounds, now known as WORDS, in order to COMMUNICATE! You right but Cancer and Fuel brings such a income to the few... so why find out how to eliminate them
Comment icon #25 Posted by 3.0 13 years ago
These need to be tested out in local nightclubs!


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