Arcade Gamers in Shenzhen Control Racing Cars and Plush Toy Claws Using Only Their Brains

Players at an arcade in Shenzhen, China, are using special headsets that read electrical signals from the brain to control games with their minds.

The Brain Pro arcade turns thought into commands for games like moving water, racing cars, and grabbing plush toys.

The system uses brain-computer interface technology to measure brain activity and translate those signals into real-time actions.

When neurons and electric signals reach certain amounts, the headset sends signals by Bluetooth to the terminals for the different games.

Players are supposed to concentrate to control the games, such as making water come out like a fountain.

The more a player concentrates, the more water comes out, the faster a toy racing car goes, and the better grip a claw has on plush toys.

A worker at the arcade noted that the key to playing is to close your eyes and think of one thing.

Developers say the technology behind these games has a lot of potential and could be used far beyond entertainment.

The future field developers would love to explore is medical and health.

Researchers say similar systems could one day help people with disabilities interact with devices.

The technology could also support treatments for depression, and other mental health conditions.

For now, visitors can simply try controlling the games with their minds at the venue in Shenzhen, which is one of China's most technological cities.

The Brain Pro arcade in Shenzhen uses brain-computer interface technology to translate brain activity into game actions.
Players wear special headsets that send Bluetooth signals to games based on their concentration levels.
Game activities include racing toy cars, controlling a fountain, and gripping plush toys with a claw.