1. Mind Controlled Gadgets Sierra Forbush Period 1 I chose this because…

2. What is it?  Technology  A non-invasive brain-computer interface(BCI)  Brain waves  60 miles

3. Background Information  Typically brain controlled robots have three commands: Right, left, and no command  This uses an idea of shared control. Combines algorithms and thoughts.  Reads the subjects mental intention allowing the user to rest.  Had volunteers read or speak while giving R/L commands  One command at a time  Still tiring

4. Jose del R. Millan Professor & crew Began with the neuro-prosthetic limbs and mind powered wheel chair.

5. Uses  Allows people with disabilities such as locked-in syndrome to communicate with the outside world.  Two places at once

6. My thoughts  It is crazy that this is possible.  What’s next? Humans vs. Robots  Neat in the case of disabilities

7. Questions for the Scientist  What happens if it goes too far?  How do you plan on making this lest tiring for patients?  What are short term goals? Distance? Tiring? Multi-command?

8. Sources  http://discovermagazine.com/2011/dec/09-mind-over-motor-controlling- robots-with-your-thoughts http://discovermagazine.com/2011/dec/09-mind-over-motor-controlling- robots-with-your-thoughts  http://neurogadget.com/2011/02/22/multitasking-with-brain-computer- interfaces/1111 http://neurogadget.com/2011/02/22/multitasking-with-brain-computer- interfaces/1111  http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-02/epfd-tbi012111.php http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-02/epfd-tbi012111.php  http://www.markpine.us/?tag=jose-del-r-millan http://www.markpine.us/?tag=jose-del-r-millan