Mind-Reading Headsets That Can Change Your Brain

Apr-24-09

Researchers have developed systems that read brainwaves – in the form of electroencephalogram signals that can help people suffering from disabilities or paralysis control wheelchairs, play games, or type on a computer.

Two companies are preparing to market similar devices to mainstream consumers.

These devices are remarkably cheap, especially when compared to the price tags on research-grade EEGs. INstead of hundreds of thousands of dollars, the new headsets will retail for $299.