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    Brain control headset for gamers

    BBC NEWS | Technology | Brain control headset for gamers
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    Gamers will soon be able to interact with the virtual world using their thoughts and emotions alone.
    A neuro-headset which interprets the interaction of neurons in the brain will go on sale later this year.
    "It picks up electrical activity from the brain and sends wireless signals to a computer," said Tan Le, president of US/Australian firm Emotiv.
    "It allows the user to manipulate a game or virtual environment naturally and intuitively," she added.
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    Re: Brain control headset for gamers

    but could you sit down to play on your computer wearing one of these. Imagine the door goes and you run out to answer it without taking it off!

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    Re: Brain control headset for gamers

    The first thing that ran through my mind was that episode of red dwarf!

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    Re: Brain control headset for gamers

    It'll be yonks before that becomes the norm. I do like it, but at the same time it makes us lazier, even when playing games! no...?
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    Re: Brain control headset for gamers

    Will it go the way of Virtual Reality setups...?
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