author: Bart Swiatek
New Controller Will Recognize When You're About to Click the Mouse
Canadian company Brink Bionics is developing a device that can predict when a player is about to click a mouse button and thus significantly speed up reaction times.
IN A NUTSHELL:
- Brink Bionics is creating a device that detects mouse clicks even before they happen;
- The so-called Impulse-Neuro Controller reads microsignals sent by muscles;
- The device is expected to allow a significant speed up of reaction time.
Canadian startup Brink Bionics is working on an unusual controller that can detect mouse clicks even before we actually press the button. Impulse Neuro-Controller is supposed to speed up the reaction time by 80 milliseconds, so it may be an attractive proposition for professional gamers (via DigitalTrends).
The glove-like device works by reading electrical microsignals sent by hand muscles. The data is processed by special software, thanks to which it is possible to react not to the click itself, but to the player's intention. The difference compared to "normal" mouse use is supposed to be comparable to the one we feel when switching from 30 to 60 fps.
“This is the first time that the human nervous system has been used to optimize performance for games and esports in real time. This is the first step towards the future represented in games like Deus Ex or Cyberpunk. There you can go into a store and buy technology that allows you to optimize your natural abilities through neural interfaces,” said company's CEO, Erik Lloyd.
The device is expected to hit the market this May and is being funded through crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, with the second one still ongoing. The controller is to cost 215 Canadian dollars. You can also order your unit, deciding to contribute to the fundraiser (in which case the device will be 17% cheaper).
