Mind control computers are still quite primitive at this day and age. However, some partially mind-controlled computers already exist and there are also some games that can be maneuvered by mind-controlled peripherals as well. But a totally mind-controlled computer has not yet been successfully developed.
Just recently, there were some reports that Intel is trying to develop a computer that can be controlled by the human mind. Apparently, this will make use of a new technology that would allow its user to dictate letters as well as browse the internet simply by the use of one’s mind.
As compared with the brain-controlled computers that we have at present which requires its users to think of a physical motion then translates this motion into the screen, this new technology works differently. Under this new technology, the Intel computer will be able to detect a specific brain activity associated with particular words and directly interpret words as they are being thought of.
The Intel scientists are currently developing a detailed map of the brain activity as associated with some words then match this to the brain activity of someone using the computer. Some tests conducted using this system has revealed that the computer has the ability to figure out words simply by looking at different brain activity patterns.
According to Dean Pomerleau, a senior researcher from Intel, this technology being developed by Intel will require very expensive devices such as magnetic resonance scanners used in the hospitals in order to get enough details of the brain activity. He also explained that this mind-controlled computer will use a form of around 20 questions to be able to narrow down and figure out what the word is. At present, Intel is still on the process of creating a detailed map of the activities of an average brain when thinking of several words.
It seems that a more advanced mind-reading computer system is on its way in the future. However, this new technology seems to be very difficult since it needs to understand how our human brains work. It is quite interesting how this new technology will be able to make use of our mind and control this computer. Some privacy issues may also be raised since if this computer failed to differentiate intent from random thoughts it may also reveal a person’s deepest secret and just pop it out on screen – unfortunately.
It appears that a mind-reading computer has its advantages and disadvantages as well. Therefore, Intel must really look very carefully and analyze every detail for this system to work out successfully. This technology may appear to be something really advanced, but in some way quite frightening since it will be able to read our minds. Will this system be a success? This question is yet to be answered in the future.
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