Control Your Computer From the Brain at $159

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OCZ had recently shown the NIA (Neural Impulse Actuator) and had told that they have started mass production for the device. The NIA is a special device which EEG (electroencephalograph) signals into keystrokes and simulates the functioning of a mouse. Upon proper configuration, the NIA will allow users to control PC games without the use of a keyboard and minimal use of a mouse.

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The TGDaily reports that the NIA may be available in the US for $159 and it seems a very good price to pay for a niche and futuristic device like this. The NIA isn't the first device to use brain sensing. Another device known as the Emotiv's EPOC also has similar functionality, but uses a different technology. The EPOC can understand facial expressions and detect congnitive actions like pushing, pulling etc.

The NIA is definitely going to change the experience of playing games just like the Wii did with its motion controller. But the motion controller is not even half as futuristic as the NIA. Producing enough of these devices will be challenge for OCZ in the coming months, just like Nintendo has with producing Wii. Although the NIA is a little expensive for an input device, its lot more than an input device...

Source: Sunny Talks Tech
 
At CeBIT 2008 they had a demo working and I heard from one person who visited the stall told me that it seemed to work pretty well... Even when you think a lot of stuff, it generally picks put the way you want to move...

"It was kindof instinctive", he said!!... and it really wasn't based on what u think u were thinking... I didnt quite understand what he meant... It should b quite an experience I must say!!
 
i just wanna ask one quest dude...if i am using this gadget and playing a game just by thinking and suddenly i thnk of a girl without the clothes then how will it react to the situation..? wht will happen to my game...? wht will be the consequences of the thinking...he he he........
 
To all the people who are talking about porn, shagging, girls etc. I am pretty sure it doesn't read your mind!!!!

It probably detects basic impulses such as those of movement etc.
 
It can be used for jumping and shooting while the mouse will be used for navigation (left/right). So it will save the effort of clicking buttons and we can have a steady aim by using the mouse. I think it uses the brain waves and it depends on the gamer's reaction to the situation. A person has a particular brain wave that matches the action of jumping in reality and we have to use that in the game to jump... If you ever jumped out of bed at night due to a nightmare (you fall down in a dream but experience it in reality in ur bed), you'll understand this...
 
that's complete and full keeda :S ..............i think i'll stick with the old fashioned way...........that's gaming with the keyboard and mouse....:eek:hyeah:

but even if u go for that device it won't b that much fun........:p
 
Balkazzaar said:
that's complete and full keeda :S ..............i think i'll stick with the old fashioned way...........that's gaming with the keyboard and mouse....:eek:hyeah:

but even if u go for that device it won't b that much fun........:p
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It is truly just keeda... its pretty awesome if u like fun gaming, like the Wii....
 
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