Future Honda Models Will Read Your Mind - CarBuzz

Electrodes built into the helmet detect the rider's brain waves, which are then sent to the brain-machine interface computer that controls the bike. While the patent images only demonstrate how this could help a motorcycle rider do a wheelie or stoppie, it also says the technology could be applied to four-wheel vehicles. Potentially, this means it could be used as a high-speed track training tool for high-performance models such as the Honda Civic Type R to help prevent an inexperienced driver from crashing.

Furthermore, the patent describes how the brain-machine interface could adapt to a driver's skill level and reduce the electronic assists as they gain more experience. It could also improve road safety by monitoring when the driver is about to brake, steer, or accelerate. Of course, the patent doesn't guarantee the technology will be developed, but it shows how Honda envisions driver assists evolving in the future.