# Ultimate Mind Games The Brain-Controlled Pinball Machine at the ceBIT Technology Fair By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-controlled-pinball-machine References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/pic-brain-controlled-pinball-pic-brain-controlled-pinball-machine.html) & [io9](http://io9.com/5484135/is-there-some-way-to-be-a-telekinetic-pinball-wizard-without-looking-demented/gallery/) I'm sure there has been plenty of telekinetic technology masterminded in those experimental dungeons known as scientific labs, yet the brain-controlled pinball machine is a first for me. Debuted at the ceBIT Technology Fair in Germany, the brain-controlled pinball machine was created by the [Berlin Brain-Computer Interface Research Consortium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endx). I wonder what else they have cooking in their research facilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Brain-computer Interface:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in developing new applications and devices that utilize brain-computer interface technology. - **Neurogaming:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry by incorporating brain-controlled technologies into interactive entertainment experiences. - **Mind-controlled Devices:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in creating mind-controlled devices that can enhance various aspects of human life and daily activities. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore disruptive innovation by integrating brain-controlled technology to create immersive and interactive gaming experiences. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation can be found in developing mind-controlled medical devices that could revolutionize the healthcare industry by providing new ways of treating patients. - **Technology:** The technology industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by investing in brain-computer interface research and developing new applications for mind-controlled devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mind-Controlled Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migu-headband.md) - [All-Digital Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyshock-21c-digital.md) - [Neurotechnology Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurable-x-hyperx.md) - [Focus-Enhancing Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainblink.md) - [Connected Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stern-pinball-1.md) - [Brain-Interfacing Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperx-eeg-headset.md) - [Digitized Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skillshot-fx-digital-pinball.md) - [Mind-Controlled Wheelchair Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jos-milln.md) - [Advanced Neurotechnology Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broadmind.md)