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Play games with your mind
Neuroheadset reads electrical signals around the brain and reacts accordingly.
- AP
- Published: 01:22 February 22, 2008
New York: 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 expressions as well as "non-conscious emotions" by reading electrical signals around the brain, says the company. It said the headset can detect emotions such as anger, excitement and tension, as well as facial expressions and cognitive actions like pushing and pulling objects.
Users will also be able to access an online portal to play more games, chat or upload their own content .
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