Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Will Soldiers Be Able To Control Guns With Their Minds?

It has been suggested devices called brain-machine interfaces could connect with a soldier's brain to control drones and other weapons

Troops Could 'Control Guns With Their Minds', Scientists Suggest -- The Telegraph

Soldiers could control weapons systems simply by using their minds, British scientists have suggested.

Researchers found the Armed Forces could harness the rapid advance of neuroscience to improve the training of soldiers, pilots and other personnel.

A study, from the Royal Society, Britain’s national academy of science, showed the possible benefits of neuroscience to military and law enforcement.

It predicted new designer drugs that boost performance, make enemy troops fall asleep and ensure captives become more talkative.

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My Comment: Another example that illustrates how developments in neuroscience can and will impact the battlefield.

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