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Brain-controlled robot - Source: ONE News -
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Researchers at AUT University have revealed a special robot which is commanded solely by brain signals.
The researchers are part of an international group of scientists mapping brain functions and turning signals into actions.
Their creation, With, is a small and squeaky machine and runs on nine rechargeable batteries.
He is solely commanded by brain power.
It is believed that controlling robotics through the brain could lead to life changing technology.
"Brain signals can be used to control objects to help paralysed people control prosthetics and wheelchairs," Professor Nik Kasabov told ONE News.
At the moment the team at AUT have programmed With to respond to facial movements.
The reason they use facial expressions is that comparatively they are pretty strong brain signals, and they are easy to pick up.
But With could technically be controlled by any thoughts, it is just a case of programming in more complex signals.
