Panel Releases Deep Report on Brain-Computer Interfaces

Brain-computer interfaces are on the verge of commercialization in medicine, robotics, and gaming, say a panel of heavyweight neuroscientists.

"BCI research is rapidly approaching a level of first-generation medical practice," the researchers wrote. "Moreover, BCI research is expected to rapidly accelerate in nonmedical arenas of commerce as well, particularly in the gaming, automotive, and robotics industries." 

Their report (pdf), released under the auspices of the World Technology Assessment Center, examines all aspects of BCI research, both invasive and non-invasive, and includes examples from the US, Europe, China, and Japan. If you're interested in how we're eventually going to get beyond using keyboards and mice, there is no deeper resource than these 234 pages.