Robotic Copycat Arm promises to taunt you with ease
By Donald Melanson 
posted Jun 27th 2008 10:22PM
posted Jun 27th 2008 10:22PM
While mind-control interfaces are all well and good, sometimes a simpler solution makes a bit more sense, and that's where this so-called Copycat Arm comes in. Developed by a group of researchers at the University of Tsukub, it makes use of a high-speed camera to monitor a person's movements, which are apparently instantly (and creepily) mimicked by the robot arm.Eventually, the researchers say the same system could be used as a computer interface, which they say could eliminate the need for a mouse and keyboard. Unfortunately, there doesn't appear to be a video of the arm in action, but those heading to SIGGRAPH 2008 will apparently be able to check it out first hand.
put up your middle finger
i hate to be this guy but "arm.Eventually" should probably be "arm. Eventually
I bet one internet that someone will post an Apple related comment.
think you just did
i bet apple could make a better version of that hand
they need to add multi-touch... then maybe i could use it for my elite graphics design company.
I think you mean Tsukuba University. One of the prestigious Universities of Japan.
But can it give me a handy?
Only if you demonstrate for it.
Not a problem - I "demonstrate" several times a day.
how long till it breaks someones arm?
I can think of only one good use for this. And that is the shocker.
Two in the superdrive, one in the USB port.
it'd also be an easier way to give yourself a stranger. just make sure you don't mimic the grip too tight....
I can think of only one good use for this. And that is the shocker.
oh great, robots doing gang signals
Aww dammit you beat me!
By the way, you are one of the people who I notice a lot when you post, along with CUBSWILLWIN and ... clak...
hmmm...not sure i like the company you put me in
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:-P
Now u can throw up gang signs without getting shot... its a marvel what technology can do for gang bangers. I hear Segway scoot by's are the latest trends now allowing you to quickly dash into an alley after popping a cap in some fools ass while sippin on gin and vitamin water.
Because you know you wanna give yourself the finger
Next up: robots flashing gang signs.
ha ha, I got it. Check it out first HAND.
You can now tell yourself to "Live long and Prosper" or maybe try a mind meld with yourself.