We mentioned wheelchairs like the iBot that can conquer different terrains, or the MIT-designed robotic wheelchair that responds to voice commands, and we now come across a chair that demands minimal effort from the human beings, and that is to think. Yes, you read it right; Dr Javier Minguez from the University of Zaragoza in Spain has developed a chair that is controlled by the power of thought.
This chair creates a 3D image of the surrounding area using a laser scanner and the image is then displayed on the screen ahead. Different destinations then appear as blue points on the screen and the only effort that is needed is to concentrate on the point where one intends to go. The prompt from the brain is deciphered using electrodes in a skullcap which are capable of detecting brain activity. Currently developed as a prototype, the scientist now intends to ready a commercial version of this chair. Video after the jump.
Via: DailyMail
