Microsoft Are Teh Borg?

[RGX]

http://www.economist.com/science/displaySt...tory_id=2876950 (http://www.economist.com/science/displayStory.cfm?story_id=2876950)

:unsure:

[kaiweiler]

:blink:

[fred devliegher]

Maybe they should team up with this guy - Kevin Warrick (http://www.kevinwarwick.com/)


Kevin Warwick is Professor of Cybernetics at the University of Reading, UK where he carries out research in artificial intelligence, control and  robotics.
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In 1998 he shocked the international scientific community by having a silicon  chip transponder surgically implanted in his left arm. A series of further  implant experiments have taken place in which Kevin’s nervous system was linked to a computer.
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A number of experiments have been carried out using the signals detected by the array, most notably Professor Warwick was able to control an electric wheelchair and an intelligent artificial hand, developed by Dr Peter Kyberd, using this neural interface. In addition to being able to measure the nerve signals transmitted down Professor Wariwck’s left arm, the implant was also able to create artificial sensation by stimluating individual electrodes within the array. This was demonstrated with the aid of Kevin’s wife Irena and a second, less complex implantconnecting to her nervous system.

[Storm]

kevin even did a lil trick where his wifes nervous system controlled his arm...... or the other way around....

[lynx]

Microsoft is keeping its cards close to its chest
Don't they mean the gas exchange unit? :rolleyes: