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Can anybody say Cyborg?

No really this isn't as big a step as it may seem. Nanobots are already being used in many situations already. Sunscreen is a perfect example. It depends mainly on what it is going to be used FOR. I would be against the use to make people more intelligent just for the sake of "making people smarter". Having them used for people with learning difficulties is another thing entirely. They could also be used for "treating" aggressive behaviour. The problem is ..... they are machines......there is always the opportunity for humans to use them in the wrong way. I would need more information on what they would be used for before I could form a proper opinion.

I'd like to go onto the internet without having to use a computer, either...

And having friends talk to you behind your retinas would be sweet, too. XD

pikajedi4 Wrote:

Yggdrasil Wrote:

I'd like to go onto the internet without having to use a computer, either...

And having friends talk to you behind your retinas would be sweet, too. XD

Heh.

I think you would like Ghost in the Shell (its where those images came from)

I know. I've seen GITS:SAC. Big Grin I was spawning off from your previous post. Sorta.

Tachikoma's are cute. XD

By God you guys make me laugh!! Big Grin

Here's another thought.....nanobots used to replace the immune system....one gets it's wires crossed and tries to take over....bingo! a new form of lekemia (not spelt right I know but spelling isn't my strong point).

What is this? I never heard of it.

Gareth Wrote:

world's first commercial BCI (Brain/Computer Interface) goes on sale end of this year (only to US customers at first, a friend has one on pre-order for me, $300 per headset) i'm rethinking that viewpoint.

Thanks for the link Smile

. Its for video games which is probably why I never heard of it. I'm sure my husband will be wanting one of those Cool

Gareth Wrote:

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Breeze Wrote:

What is this? I never heard of it.

Gareth Wrote:

world's first commercial BCI (Brain/Computer Interface) goes on sale end of this year (only to US customers at first, a friend has one on pre-order for me, $300 per headset) i'm rethinking that viewpoint.

Basically, it allows you to use your thoughts as computer input. Here's an article on it:

http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/...17,00.html

Also, just wanted to point out that the worlds first commercial BCI was out a few years ago - it was a TV remote control, only really available in Japan. It cost around $4,000, and it was pretty unreliable, by all accounts...

BCIs have been around for years, i'm more excited by the fact that we'll soon be able to buy a general-purpose BCI at an affordable price. I can't wait to start hacking up a neural interface for second life (something I planned to attempt using an EEG, but that would require saving up for a very high quality professional unit and the end result would likely not work unless I was sat in a quiet room and highly focused).

Oh wow I didnt realize - that is a great idea to use for paralyzed patients. I'm definately not a gamer - my husband is an addict. He looses complete track of time once he gets started Rolleyes

Gareth Wrote:

This one is marketed at gamers, but traditionally BCIs are used for paralysed patients in hospital. I'm not a gamer myself and interested more in scrapping the keyboard to substitute direct neural input eventually.

of course, Smile

We have all the Matrix movies here. Neuro jacks? Is that were they were "plugged" in? What is Ghost in the Shell?

pikajedi4 Wrote:

ever see "The Matrix"?
remember the dirty great Neuro jacks?
Ghost in the Shell has something similar, but sensible; there are four (sometimes six) ports on the back of the neck, and they look to be about the same size as the standard 3.5mm jacks.not all need to be used, its simply for things which require more.

Wow! Neat. It made me think about the Nintendo Wii. Probably just from watching the guy moving while he played - reminded me of my husband.

Gareth Wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxMux4uEkLI

Noticeable lag, but still cool

I just think of Red Dwarf... hehe.
I hope they can one day use nanotechnology to help regenerate bodies as well as improve minds, like fixing up all my degenerated joints.

Ah! So you just need to think to use it. When is this coming out? They should make one of those for housework Tongue

Gareth Wrote:

Way better than the wii, wii requires physical interaction, with this the hand poses etc are simply for show. The SDK (Software Development Kit) includes a cool little app called "EmoKey" which maps certain patterns of brain activity to keys or (i'm told) mouse movements. It also includes a scripting interface for testing out before the actual headset ships. I've got a headset on pre-order (proxied via a friend) and downloaded the SDK and registered for updates.

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