Paralysed man walks in the virtual world - web - Technology - smh.com.au - 1 views
-
Ushiba says Second Life could motivate patients with severe paralysis, who are often too depressed to undergo rehabilitation.
-
Hans de Kraker on 03 Jun 08Interesting correlation between technology and overcoming psychological barriers like depression. Interesting to know that these people come out of their isolation, not having anything - and many of us having everything and still being depressed.
-
-
A paralysed man using only his brain waves has been able to manipulate a virtual Internet character, Japanese researchers said Monday, calling it a world first.
-
"Second Life is an increasingly popular world in which people - and animals - are represented by animated virtual characters called avatars and do everything from social activities to shopping. Interesting correlation between technology and overcoming psychological barriers like depression. Interesting to know that these people come out of their isolation, not having anything - and many of us having everything and still being depressed.