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Thanks for the feedback so far. For the record, "mind-reading" interfaces are total fantasy (at least at this point). I'm looking for ideas that might reasonably be implemented in 10 years or so.

Another example: Researchers have already steered cockroaches and rats using brain implants. So, how about remote-controlled animals (dogs, pigeons, rats) equipped with cameras?

Another example: Monitoring actual cells exposed to the environment, as detectors for harmful agents.

Another example (that is already in use): cochlear implants to restore hearing