Warrior Bot Controlled by Brain Waves

University of Electro-Communications student Taku Ichikawa managed to build a gladiator robot that he controls by brain power. Electrodes connecting the couple measure Taku's neural activity and spur the bot to walk, rotate and stab. The entire process takes about 1.5 seconds to transfer the signals and 0.5 secs. for the robot to respond. It cannot back up so there will be no retreat for this warrior, however the technology is being used to help develop a hands-free wheelchair project.

Via MDN News

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