# Thought-Controlled Battle Bots Mind Impulses Control Robot Warrior's Movements By Alexander Lam | Published 2009-10-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thought-controlled-robot-warriors References: [mainichi.jp](http://mainichi.jp/life/electronics/news/20090924mog00m100041000c.html) Japanese college student Taka Ichikawa has created the world’s first [thought-controlled battle robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurable-x-hyperx). He controls the robot through electrodes attached to his head that read his neural impulses. For example, the user has to give a clear mental command such a “move right,” to make the robot rotate right. If the command is not clear enough, then the robot may not respond. The [bipedal robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-robot-olympics) was designed using technology that was originally created for a [hands-free wheelchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predictive-safety-engine). However, Ichikawa used that technology to create a robot for the Robo-one contest in Japan, which pits robots against each other in bouts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Thought-controlled Robotics:** There is a trend of using thought-controlled technology to manipulate the movements of robots. - **Neurointerface Technology:** The development of neurointerface technology allows for the control of robotic movements through neural impulses. - **Competitive Robot Contests:** Robot competitions, like the Robo-one contest in Japan, are driving advancements in robot design and control. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotics:** The robotics industry has the opportunity to explore and innovate in thought-controlled robot technology. - **Healthcare:** Neurointerface technology can have disruptive applications in healthcare, such as prosthetics controlled by neural signals. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage thought-controlled robotics to create immersive and interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion Control Combat Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganker-ex-pro.md) - [Mind-Controlled Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migu-headband.md) - [Mind-Controlled Artificial Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Brainwave-Connected Tech Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myndplay-myndhub.md) - [AI-Enabled Brain Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northwell-health.md) - [Surgically-Implanted Brain Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuralinks.md) - [Assistive Brain-Sensing Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think2switch.md) - [Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menteebot.md) - [Remote-Controlled Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-humanoid-robot.md)