We've seen robots that fight each other and ones that cover The Beatles,
but what about robots you can wear on your fingers? That's what
researchers at Keio University have dreamed up with a set of robotic
rings that they hope will augment playtime for children as well as
adults. Consisting of two separate eyes and a mouth module, the rings
are designed to mimic the basic expressions of the human face. "When you
wear this robot on your hand, it forms a medium for communication using
the hand," one of the researchers told DigInfo TV.
The researchers feel that its toy-like appearance makes it a good fit
for children, and that by making the device whimsical they hope to take
wearable robotics "beyond the research stage." The rings are currently
controlled remotely with a specialized control box and attached
computer, but the researchers are already planning future iterations
that will be able to sense motion by the wearer — or those nearby — to
fuel articulation without direct control.
By: Bryan Bishop
Source:www.theverge.com
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