Your brain waves may be able to move a wheelchair, according the research going on now at Toyota Motor Corp.
A person will sit in a wheelchair wearing a special cap that can pick up his brainwaves.
If he wants to go forward, turn right or left, the wheelchair will be able to move almost instantly.
This technology has tremendous implications for helping the elderly in the future, but it is still many years away from becoming reality.
Still it is exciting to learn about future possibilities which seemed like only science fiction a few years ago.
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