Sci-fi and fantasy movies or TV shows have shown how cool the power of mind control can be (also referred to as telekinesis). Sadly, this only is limited to fiction, or so we thought.
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Reported first by SciTechDaily, researchers from the Air Force Engineering University and the National University of Singapore have developed what could be the next closest thing to actual telekinesis-like capabilities in the real world.
While telekinesis, in general, is fictitious, researchers have been working on a technology dubbed metamaterials that is awfully similar. Due to its rather extraordinary properties, it has offered researchers a novel concept of designing artificial materials, bringing strength and activity to advanced functional materials.?
It is already established that a human brain creates its own brainwaves while thinking. The researchers theorise that by collecting these brainwaves and using them as the control signals of metasurfaces could allow the users to control metasurfaces by using their minds.
This breakthrough was possible via the use of Bluetooth. Researchers managed to manipulate brainwaves wirelessly from the user to the controller via Bluetooth. The end goal was to use the test subject¡¯s brainwaves to control the electromagnetic waves¡¯ response to programmable metasurfaces. Eventually, they discovered that the user could seamlessly control the scattering matter.
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Later investigation indicated that the user¡¯s brainwaves directly controlled the outcome and offered a better control and switch rate, resulting in their model to be the most advanced one to be in existence. They're still working to optimise the process further.?
For example, the design can be worked upon to better the accuracy. Researchers are also looking to fuse the new model with intelligent algorithms to make it more efficient and accurate. The tech can also be adopted for 5G/6G communications, the health sector and smart sensors among others.?
Concerns, however, remain for such kinds of experiences, such as if they're really safe, their side effects, if any and whether it will be a feasible option.
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