In reading about Wired's NextFest, their annual dabble into futuristic technology, I stumbled across a marvellous idea/invention: Brain Ball.
It's essentially a game in which your brainwaves control the movement of a ball; the more relaxed the player, the more likely they are to win. As the makers put it, "Brainball is a game where you compete in relaxation. The players' brainwaves control a ball on a table, and the more relaxed scores a goal over the opponent." This also means it turns all the "normal" rules of a game upside down...the more relaxed, even disinterested, is more likely to win. The competitive type, with adrenaline pumping, will be the loser.
Interestingly, the technology could have wider uses, such as being used to help hyperactive kids or those with ADHD....
Comments