Thinking of words can guide your wheelchair

September 7, 2007 | Source: NewScientist.com news service

A motorized wheelchair that moves when the operator thinks of particular words has been demonstrated by Ambient.

The wheelchair works by intercepting signals sent from their brain to their voice box, even when no sound is actually produced.

The wheelchair could help people with spinal injuries, or neurological problems like cerebral palsy or motor neuron disease, operate computers and other equipment despite serious problems with muscle control.