Originally published July 12 2004
In mind control research, scientists seek ways to detect intention
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Remember the experiment where monkeys were given brain implants, then trained to move a robotic arm by merely thinking about it? Now, researchers are attempting to device a more "big picture" method for mind control of devices by determining the intention of the monkey (or human, eventually) rather than intercepting its commands to move limbs. The research is hoped to one day allow humans to control devices and even computers by merely thinking about what they want to accomplish rather than having to physically manipulate things. If perfected, it would mean a quantum leap in computer / human interface technology.
- In a step that may bring science closer to a new era for paralyzed people, researchers say they've developed a way to measure the mental desires of monkeys.
- "It would be another way to increase communication between a paralyzed person and the outside world," said Richard Andersen, a professor of neuroscience at California Institute of Technology and co-author of a study in the July 9 issue of Science.
- Some scientists are trying to develop neural prostheses that would let people directly control an object or device with their thoughts.
- For example, Andersen said, a person could direct an artificial hand to pick up a can of soda.
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