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suoko to Science@beehaw.org • 4 months ago

17-year-old kid genius built a mind-controlled prosthetic arm in his spare time

www.upworthy.com

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17-year-old kid genius built a mind-controlled prosthetic arm in his spare time

www.upworthy.com

suoko to Science@beehaw.org • 4 months ago
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And he did it all for just $300.
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    The article just says it functions via reading brainwaves and head movements.

    … What?

    Can… we expand on that?

    What hardware is he using that can read brainwaves in any kind of useful way at all?

    Is he using something like this?

    https://www.emotiv.com/products/insight

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      You are right. The video shows a dermal electroencephalogram (EEG). The article talks about the “60 Minutes” video using an array being an inspiration. Both an array or EEG are tech from the 2010’s. I am enthralled by the tech/research and wish it paid better.

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      https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/this-high-schooler-invented-a-low-cost-mind-controlled-prosthetic-arm-180979984/

      https://www.instructables.com/Creating-a-Working-Brain-Controlled-Transhumeral-P/

      https://imotions.com/blog/learning/product-guides/eeg-headset-prices/

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