The mind controller doesn't work so well

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The mind controller doesn't work so well

Postby Thoul » Mon Feb 25, '08, 9:21 pm

Remember when, some time back, we were talking about an upcoming game controller that allows players to mentally control a game? Well, apparently a demonstration of it was held last week. From this article, it sounds like the controller doesn't work very well:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/0 ... -into.html

The techs there claimed the media's wireless gizmos were interfering with the controller, but I have to wonder about that. They've built a traditional controller to supplement the mind-based controller. Why would they need that if the mind controller works?
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Postby SparkyIII » Mon Feb 25, '08, 10:50 pm

When I read the topic, I'm just all, Well thats no surprise. They can hardly build a completely fool proof lie detector. They aren't gonna be able to make something like this.
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Postby Celeith » Tue Feb 26, '08, 5:41 pm

I wouldn't buy this even if it was successful. Most likely awhile after the thing will fry your brain and you'll end up with brain damage before you know it.
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Postby SparkyIII » Tue Feb 26, '08, 10:40 pm

Would you even know if you had brain damage? I mean, you'd be oblivious because its damaged would you? XD
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