Written by Mark C. Barlet, on 20-02-2008 01:41

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We were there.

 Tonight I got an invite to the big announcement from Emotiv, and what I saw blew my mind!

Let's say you want to pick up a rock in a game. You train this thing to know what the "I want to pick up a rock" thought process 'looks' like. Then, when you think about it, your character does it.

This is either the greatest thing to hit ever video gaming, or a huge disappointment. But based on the reaction in the room, I think this is for real!

How much would you be willing to pay for something that reads your mind? $1000? too high! $500? Nope, still too high. They are going to sell this thing for $299, so start saving your pennies, boys and girls! It should be available by Christmas 2008.

Here are some images, and if all goes well, I will get a chance to use this thing Wednesday!

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Posted by John Bannick, on 22-02-2008 06:32, IP 129.55.200.20, Guest 1. UI Implications The UI implications for this thingie are reeeely interesting.    I've been following the brain-computer interface developments since the University of Berlin demonstrated a similar device at CEBIT a few years ago. Here in Boston, Mass. Gen. Hosp. did a year-long project with a quadriplegic. He played pong using a device like this. There's similar work being done out in Buffalo.    The price on the Emotiv unit makes it possible for a small company like ours to at least consider making our games brain accessible.    But, the UI design will be interesting.    John Bannick  CTO  7-128 Software   » Report this comment to administrator Posted by Ackrin, on 20-02-2008 17:49, IP 67.175.7.146, Registered 2. Awesome! I'm gla you got a chance to check it out.   » Report this comment to administrator