Controlling a Computer with EMG

Microsoft has applied for a patent for using finger flexing to control a computer.

I've talked many times in the past about the use of EEG technology for computer control (brain-computer interface, BCI).

As discussed in the RWW article, there are many challenges to making this work. Just like with EEG, calibration of the EMG sensors and training will require innovative solutions.

It seems to me that this type of gesture-based control has quite a bit more potential than what can be obtained through the interpretation of EEG signals.  In either case, the big benefit of advancements in these human-computer interface (HCI) technologies is that they could ultimately improve communications capabilities for the disabled.

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One Response to “Controlling a Computer with EMG”

  1. yes it is valid, this method of monitoring and control is very perspective. The mankind all pains close comes nearer to fantastic devices.

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