I just discovered this unique and interesting toy via Scott Adams (Dilbert Blog). Well, it’s not so much a toy as it is just a cool device.
Wearing a custom built device that slips on your head, you can use your brain waves to move a sphere vertically in a container. There’s no wires and no interaction via control pads or buttons. The wireless headset reads your brain activity, similar to an EEG medical test, to translate the brain waves to physical activity.
The Force Trainer by Uncle Milton actually allows you to control a Jedi Training Remote with your mind, by tapping into cutting-edge brainwave technology. Utilizing dry neural sensor technology, the headset reads and interprets your brainwaves.
The deeper your concentration and mental focus, the greater your ability to move the Training Sphere up or down the Training Tower.
Progress from Padawan to Jedi Master as you master the use of “The Force” through 15 levels of training. Increasingly challenging sequences are aided by training cues and instruction from the master of all Jedi Masters himself, Yoda.
Additional STAR WARS sound effects confirm accomplishment and provide encouragement throughout your training. Advancement and current level of your training is displayed on the Training Tower control panel. Ages 8 and up.
The toy is expected to cost between $90 and 100. It is also expected to be demonstrated at Comic-Con, so I hope to get a glimpse of it there.
As a Star Wars geek and general tech geek, this is a must have. Mattel also has another toy coming out soon that uses the same technology.
References:
- Star Wars Force Trainer (NeuroSky – company who makes the brainwave device)
- Star Wars Science (Uncle Milton – company who’s selling the Star Wars toy)
- Toy trains ‘Star Wars’ fans to use the Force (USA Today)
- Force is Strong (Australia, MSN Video)
