The Supernumerary Robotic Limbs Grants People a Couple Helping Hands
Meghan Young — June 5, 2014 — Tech
References: darbelofflab.mit.edu & dvice
It is not uncommon for someone to wish that they had an extra set of arms or a pair of helping hands, that is exactly what the Supernumerary Robotic Limbs grant. No need for a genie in a bottle or a class at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, instead a chummy relationship with someone at the MIT d’Arbeloff Laboratory is all that is needed. Granted, the Supernumerary Robotic Limbs were created with a specific profession mind.
Made to assist users in performing manipulation tasks in an aircraft manufacturing setting, the Supernumerary Robotic Limbs are strapped onto the wearer's back. They can either come over the shoulders or extend from around the waist. Working with a system of gyros and accelerometers attached to wrists, the robotic limbs are capable o detecting where the user's real arms will move. This allows them to anticipate any needs.
Made to assist users in performing manipulation tasks in an aircraft manufacturing setting, the Supernumerary Robotic Limbs are strapped onto the wearer's back. They can either come over the shoulders or extend from around the waist. Working with a system of gyros and accelerometers attached to wrists, the robotic limbs are capable o detecting where the user's real arms will move. This allows them to anticipate any needs.
Trend Themes
1. Supernumerary Robotic Limbs - Supernumerary Robotic Limbs provide users with an extra set of arms, opening up possibilities for increased productivity and efficiency in various industries.
2. Manipulation Tasks Assistance - The development of robotic limbs specifically designed to assist users in performing manipulation tasks offers new opportunities for automation and improved work processes.
3. Gyro and Accelerometer Technology - The utilization of gyros and accelerometers in robotic limb systems enables advanced motion detection and seamless interaction between the user's real arms and the robotic limbs.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace and Manufacturing - The aerospace and manufacturing industries can benefit from the application of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs to enhance productivity and enable workers to perform complex manipulation tasks with greater ease.
2. Healthcare and Medical Technology - In the healthcare and medical technology sector, Supernumerary Robotic Limbs can assist medical professionals in surgeries and procedures, facilitating delicate and precise movements.
3. Construction and Heavy Machinery - The construction and heavy machinery industries can leverage robotic limb systems to enhance worker safety and efficiency when handling heavy objects and performing physically demanding tasks.
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