Thought-control

Scientists have used graphene to create a sensor for brain-machine interfaces that allow control of a robot using thought alone

Technology

New graphene sensors make for better brain-machine interface

Researchers have created cutting-edge graphene sensors to produce an interface that allows for accurate robotic control using thought alone. The development has positive implications for healthcare and a range of other industries.

A stylized diagram of the system, which could detect brain activity in both deep and surface regions at the same time

Good Thinking

Hair-thin electrode wires designed to "read thoughts" less obtrusively

When it comes to accurately reading the brain's electrical signals, many systems utilize implantable electrodes. A new technology is reportedly less invasive yet just as accurate, as it swaps regular electrodes for ultra-thin wires.

Researchers working on the Brainflight project have successfully demonstrated mind-controlled drone flight

Drones

Thought-controlled drones may be just the first step in aviation revolution

In what may be a just a taste of what's possible when you merge robotics and neuroscience, researchers from Portugal's Brainflight project have successfully demonstrated a drone flight piloted by human thought.

Wearables

neurocam automatically shoots whatever its user finds interesting

The neurocam is a prototype headset camera, that is only activated when it detects that its wearer is interested in what they're seeing. It records 5-second GIF animated clips, capturing whatever happens to be in its line of sight.