See, the jolt of electricity sort of numbs the part of the brain that processes motion signals and minimizes the impact of boat or rollercoaster rides. According to project leader, Qadeer Arshad, the team believes you can buy a device that uses this method within the next five to 10 years. They think it's possible to develop a version that's used with smartphones as well, one that can deliver a mild electrical current to the head via the headphone jack. We're just hoping these anti-motion illness products come out by the time driverless cars, which have the potential to make more people car sick, are common.

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