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There have been progress in several areas that will converge to promote the development of a complete FIVR. Brain scan techniques will allow for the detection and analysis of thought patterns; full-body VR is being tried with the Virtuix Omni, a “virtual reality rig, which features 40 capacitive sensors in its base to track your every step and move your character inside a game.” This is combined with a headset for a richer experience in the virtual world <ref name=”9”></ref> <ref name=”10”> Flitman, S. S. (2000). Survey of brain imaging techniques with implications for nanomedicine. Eighth Foresight Conference on Molecular Nanotechnology, Bethesda, MD</ref> <ref name=”11”> Hamburguer, E. (2014). Full-body virtual reality is here, but try not to puke. Retrieved from http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/8/5289186/the-virtuix-omni-is-full-body-virtual-reality-but-try-not-to-puke</ref>. Another thing that needs improvement is computer processing speed, in order for a truly full immersive virtual experience to be generated <ref name=”8”></ref>.
While brain mapping studies allow for a greater understanding of the human nervous system, the development of alternative designs for computer chips - that are inspired by biological brains – will enhance artificial intelligence, blurring the boundary between silicon and biological systems <ref name=”12”> Humphries, C. (2014). Brain mapping. Retrieved from https://www.technologyreview.com/s/526501/brain-mapping/</ref> <ref name=”13”> Hof, R. D. (2014). Neuromorphic chips: Microprocessors configured more like brains than traditional chips could soon make computers far more astute about what’s going on around them. Retrieved from https://www.technologyreview.com/s/526506/neuromorphic-chips/</ref>. Brain-computer interfaces keep evolving, and it was possible, in a 2013 study, for humans to control other animals with thoughts alone <ref name=”7”></ref> <ref name=”14”> Anthony, S. (2013). Harvard creates brain-to-brain interface, allows humans to control other animals with thoughts alone. Retrieved from http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/162678-harvard-creates-brain-to-brain-interface-allows-humans-to-control-other-animals-with-thoughts-alone</ref>. This demonstrated that human thought can be correctly interpreted by a computer and, in this case, used to control a rat’s brain. Also, the experiment was non-invasive for both the human and the rat involved in the study, using instead focused ultrasound to transmit the control signals <ref name=”7”></ref>.
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