"The results were shocking" – YouTuber builds electroshock aimbot that controls his muscles, reaches pro level

In a video published on August 11, 2025, US YouTuber Basically Homeless showcased his self-built “Neuromuscular Aim Assist” – essentially a stun gun designed to improve aiming. Combining a hefty dose of courage with Computer Vision and electrical stimulation, the device sends signals to electrodes that contract specific muscles, snapping the hand to the target within milliseconds and, when needed, automatically pulling the trigger.

Muscles contract when they receive electrical impulses from the brain. An EMS (electromyostimulation) or TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) device can simulate these impulses externally. Using Computer Vision – the automated analysis of images by a computer – the PC effectively acts as the brain, generating impulses in response to in-game events, such as spotting an opponent in Counter-Strike 2. Basically Homeless built his neuromuscular aim assist on a YOLO model trained with CS2 gameplay. It analyzes the game feed in real time and sends signals to a Raspberry Pi (available on Amazon for $80), which controls a relay connected to the EMS/TENS unit.

The project wasn’t without its challenges. Besides latency issues, the YouTuber had to endure painful muscle cramps but still managed to achieve impressive results. In the best tests, the setup reduced response time to under 100 ms – roughly half his usual speed and faster than many professional players. Reliability, however, remains inconsistent. When asked if the device counts as cheating, Basically Homeless called it a gray area: “It’s my muscles – so no cheat.” Viewers were overwhelmingly amused by the electric shock aimbot, joking about a dystopian future and making puns like “The results were shocking” and “That was a really stimulating video.”