Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University in China have developed a system to control a dog-shaped robot (robot dog) without the need for a controller; it is enough to control it by thinking about the type of movement required.
This was announced by Professor Xu Guanghua, one of the scientists who led the research team that successfully integrated brain signal reading technology with robotic autonomous navigation systems.
The system relies on a non-invasive brain-computer interface, using sensors placed on the user's head to read brain signals. The system analyzes intentions and translates them into commands sent to the robot. Xu Guanghua described the technology as "like a remote control located in your consciousness."
The robot can perform 11 basic commands, such as moving forward or backward and turning, with over 95% accuracy and a delay of approximately one second. This non-invasive approach is safer and less expensive than surgical methods, although the signals are less precise.
The team divided the tasks between the human and the robot, with the human taking charge of determining high-level intentions, such as determining the destination, while the robot takes care of planning the route, avoiding obstacles, maintaining balance, and executing precise movements.
Researchers believe this development could open up vast opportunities in rehabilitation, elderly care, and assisting people with limited mobility. Xu Guanghua emphasizes that the future of this technology lies in integrating brain interfaces with artificial intelligence and environmental perception systems.
