Scientists at the Keio University Biomedical Engineering
Laboratory in Japan have developed a Brain-Computer-Interface
that allows people to use their minds to control the movements
of an avatar in Second Life. With further work, this could mean
that paralyzed people would be able to participate in Second
Life, offering them the opportunity to communicate and do
business in ways that their disability prevents in the physical
world. Video and images of the device are available from the
laboratory's web site. So far, the team has only used the
equipment with non-paralyzed patients. The next step is to try
it with paralysis patients. Other information about this
exciting development is available at the following URLs: