A remote controlled helicopter has been flown through a series of hoops using the power of the human mind.
This it the first time that humans have been able to control the flight of flying robots using just their thoughts.
Five people were able to successfully control the four-blade helicopter, known as a quadcopter, flying at an average straight-line speed of 0.69 metres per second (m/s).
The subjects were positioned in front of a screen which relayed images of the quadcopter’s flight through an on-board camera, allowing them to see which direction it was travelling in.
Brain signals were recorded using electroencephalography (EEG) and sent to the quadcopter over WiFi.
I – Word Understanding
Brain Signals – electrics waves which is registered in the brain.
Electroencephalography – is a neurological test that uses an electronic monitoring device to measure and record electrical activity in the brain.
II – Have your say
1. It is worthy thought to use brain power on controlling objects.To be able to control objects, the electrical waves which is registered in the brain is used. If you were to control an object, what would it be?
2. The researchers of Samsung are just getting started on developing and a brain-controlled phone, device that will let you check email or listen to music using the power of thought.
3. Abnormal brain activity could lead to abnormal behaviors which are uncontrollable. Should government provide brain power education to its citizens in the purpose of safe and healthy living?
120 Brain power! Helicopter becomes the first to be flown using the power of thought
