Those crazy kids at the University of South Florida are at it again

[Stier]

Those crazy kids at the University of South Florida are at it again -- they've given us 'intelligent' scarecrows and engaged an RFID network in the fight against Alzheimer's, and now they're doing some rather interesting work with the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI). The device uses an electrode-covered head cap to capture P-300 brainwave responses and convert them into action, such as "typing" or manipulating a robotic finger. The team has developed a motorized "smart wheelchair" that allows users to pilot the chair and even control a robotic arm without any physical movement whatsoever. USF researchers say that this will be a great help not only for those with special needs, but also for the extremely lazy.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/07/usf-scientists-develop-brainwave-controlled-wheel-chair/

http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1130&z=41

[BULLO12]

HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...As an alum let me state wholeheartedly that we do not need that type of reputation in the academic community.  People will begin to call us nerds, dorks and any other derogatroy names.  I for one will not stand for it.  My donations to the university should not be used for such research.    :o  :P ;)

On the serious side way to go USF.....leading the way again in research.  :clap :clap :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup