Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin are designing an ultra-thin, wireless 'e-tattoo' that monitors brain activity and eye movement. Unlike traditional tattoos, this non-invasive device is adhesive and aims to help individuals in high-demand professions, like air traffic controllers and pilots, manage mental workload. According to Nanshu Lu, this technology addresses the disparity between rapid technological advancements and human cognitive capabilities, emphasizing that preventing operator overload is crucial for both successful job performance and personal health.
This tattoo is not like a normal tattoo... it measures brain activity and eye movement to gauge an individual's mental workload.
It's very important not to overload the operator because not only would that jeopardize the outcome of the mission, it would also harm their health.
Technology is developing much faster than human evolution, so it is very hard to keep up with the technological demand in modern jobs.
The e-tattoo is intended for people working in high-stakes or high-demand jobs, such as aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers.
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