Project Clickable World Lets You Control a Robot With a Laser Pointer
Marissa Brassfield — July 26, 2009 — Tech
References: hsi.gatech.edu & gizmodo
If you imagine a world where directing a laser pointer at a bottle of water across the room would cause a robot to go and get it for you, you've got the gist of Project Clickable World.
Healthcare Robots' Project Clickable World aims to turn one's environment into a virtual mapped interface, where every object can be a button that can be 'clicked' with a green laser pointer to direct robots into action. Check out the video above to see how the project has progressed.
Healthcare Robots' Project Clickable World aims to turn one's environment into a virtual mapped interface, where every object can be a button that can be 'clicked' with a green laser pointer to direct robots into action. Check out the video above to see how the project has progressed.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Mapped Buttons - Opportunity to develop virtual interfaces where every object can be a clickable button controlled by a laser pointer.
2. Robotic Control with Laser Pointers - Innovative way of controlling robots using laser pointers as a remote control, opening doors for new control methods in robotics.
3. Clickable World Interface - Creating a virtual interface that allows users to interact with their environment by clicking objects with a laser pointer, presenting opportunities for intuitive control systems.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Robotics - Implementing Project Clickable World technology in healthcare robots could revolutionize patient care delivery by enabling robots to respond to laser pointer commands.
2. Consumer Electronics - Integrating laser pointer-controlled robots into home automation systems could enhance convenience and ease of use for consumers, providing a novel and interactive control method.
3. Industrial Automation - Applying laser pointer control technology in industrial automation processes could improve efficiency and productivity by simplifying robot control interfaces and reducing reliance on touchscreens or traditional controllers.
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