A start up by Imperial College London has developed a virtual reality system that lets users interact using only the power of thought.
The breakthrough VR system uses EEG headsets which measure
electrical activity from the brain, working with advanced machine
learning algorithms that use the EEG data to read intended
body movements in real time, translating to on-screen activities.
The
technology, which is currently under commercial development for applications
in healthcare and entertainment, not only works with EEG headsets
but also consumer-grade headsets that are lower in cost.
Cogitat
expects to have a working prototype of its technology
within the next 12 months.
Photo credit: © Imperial College London.