Playing a Computer Game Via Direct Brain Stimulation (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Playing a Computer Game Via Direct Brain Stimulation

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Test subjects in a University of Washington experiment navigated simple mazes based solely on inputs delivered to their brains by a magnetic coil placed at the back of the skull, demonstrating how humans can interact with virtual realities via direct brain stimulation.

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