Brain-Reading Headset to Sell for $299

[Team Infidel]

This would be a cool devise to have. I wonder if it would make me better?

Brain-Reading Headset to Sell for $299
NEW YORK (AP) - Hands cramping up from too many video games? How about controlling games with your thoughts instead? Later this year, Emotiv Systems Inc. plans to start selling the $299 EPOC neuroheadset to let you do just that. The headset's sensors are designed to detect conscious thoughts and...

 

[Peddler]

Oh, like that's not going to cause brain tumor or cancer, in the long run.


But all over pretty cool idea.

 

[AJChenMPH]

If it truly works as advertised, $299 is waaaaaaaaay underpriced.

 

[Team Infidel]

i don't think it would work

 

[senojekips]

Well,... If it reads brain activity, I know a few persons on whom it will never work.

 

[MontyB]

hehe at least it will never make it into the political realm.

I find it hard to see how this technology would work reliably although I have often wondered why the visual targetting mouse never took off.

 

[major liability]

If they paired this with a surround sound headset and a VR visor with individual screens they could make some truly immersive games. I can't wait.

 

[A Can of Man]

It's a government conspiracy to take our minds and steal all our ideas. HISSSSSS!!!!!!!! HIIISSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!