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08/15/2006

Remote-Controlled Humans

That's right, Japanese researchers have developed a device that stimulates "the vestibular system with a small jolt of electricity delivered just behind the ear from a small external device, sending the normal vestibular signals out of whack." Video after the jump.
But the device doesn't work as well as a remote-controlled car. A quick jolt to one side of the head makes people feel like they're falling over, so they correct their balance by moving to one side or the other, creating a swaying type of walk
[via TechnologyReview - Zipped]

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Posted at 08/15/2006 05:31am by Bezilon
I want her :D
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Posted at 08/15/2006 06:55am by wakka
something's wrong with her eyes
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Posted at 08/15/2006 07:56am by Webmaníacos | El mejor humor, curiosidades, bromas e imágenes divertidas de Internet » Cómo controlar a un ser humano con un mando a distancia
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Posted at 08/15/2006 5:11pm by 0ni
i wonder if theres a special button that serves a special purpose on that remote?
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Posted at 08/16/2006 10:04am by DuctTapeMan
...thats just scary. i can imagine some evil genius manufacturing millions of these and somehow getting the whole world to wear them and be under his and his evil minions control.
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