May 162012
Research on brain-computer interfaces continues its steady march forward. The latest development reported by The Times focuses on a quadriplegic woman who can control a robotic arm via an implanted chip. She’s able to move the arm with enough fine control to take a sip of coffee through a drinking straw.
I can’t wait to begin my second career as a champion ultimate robot fighter. My twelve-foot combat bot, Mortimer, and I will make the rounds on the talk show circuit and engage in friendly sparring matches with the hosts. Fame and fortune will be mine until that fateful day when Mortimer punches a hole straight through an elderly Conan O’Brien’s chest cavity because I’m high on designer drugs.
Here’s video of the robotic arm in action:
You and Mortimer should start a league of these fighting robots and call it Battle Bots 2: Mind Warz. I’d totally watch that.
I love the way your mind works. It would not be surprised if your prediction comes true.