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Mind Over Matter

Remote-control system uses brain waves
Read about a mind control operating system developed jointly by Technos Japan Co. and the Himeji Institute of Technology.

Thought-activated Computing
A salon.com article about Dr. Phillip Kennedy's research at Emory University Medical Center, creating technology to give a digital voice to victims of paralysis and stroke.

The Future of Wearable Computer
In this Wired article by Thomas A. Bass learn about the various kinds of wearable computers, including brain-activated computer-control devices similar those in "Mind Over Matter."

Background on the Central Nervous System
Take a look at this informative site more on the nervous system and how it works.

Technology transforms lives of the disabled
This CNN article details technological breakthroughs that assist the disabled, including brain-actuated computer controls developed by Andrew Junker.

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