Robotic Copycat Arm promises to taunt you with ease

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.

[Flashpoint @ Jun 27th 2008 10:29PM]

put up your middle finger

[Jake @ Jun 27th 2008 10:39PM]

i hate to be this guy but "arm.Eventually" should probably be "arm. Eventually

[Mam00th @ Jun 27th 2008 10:40PM]

I bet one internet that someone will post an Apple related comment.

[phanbouy @ Jun 28th 2008 12:35AM]

think you just did

[John H. @ Jun 27th 2008 10:49PM]

i bet apple could make a better version of that hand

[jason @ Jun 27th 2008 11:11PM]

they need to add multi-touch... then maybe i could use it for my elite graphics design company.

[Nipponese @ Jun 27th 2008 11:38PM]

I think you mean Tsukuba University. One of the prestigious Universities of Japan.

[Artie Lange @ Jun 27th 2008 11:49PM]

But can it give me a handy?

[John @ Jun 28th 2008 1:59AM]

Only if you demonstrate for it.

[Artie Lange @ Jun 28th 2008 2:14PM]

Not a problem - I "demonstrate" several times a day.

[Richard Glitter @ Jun 28th 2008 12:00AM]

I can think of only one good use for this. And that is the shocker.

[Artie Lange @ Jun 28th 2008 12:47AM]

Two in the superdrive, one in the USB port.

[tha-don @ Jun 28th 2008 1:12AM]

it'd also be an easier way to give yourself a stranger. just make sure you don't mimic the grip too tight....

[Fernando G. @ Jun 28th 2008 12:00AM]

how long till it breaks someones arm?

[Richard Glitter @ Jun 28th 2008 12:00AM]

I can think of only one good use for this. And that is the shocker.

[phanbouy @ Jun 28th 2008 12:34AM]

oh great, robots doing gang signals

[Haikibutsu @ Jun 28th 2008 1:13AM]

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...

[phanbouy @ Jun 28th 2008 1:24AM]

hmmm...not sure i like the company you put me in

[metroidprimegmr @ Jun 29th 2008 7:29PM]

"Gang Violence 2012: RoboCrips VS. BloodBots" - Only on FOX!
:-P

[thedesolate1 @ Jun 28th 2008 1:15AM]

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.

[ShadowKain @ Jun 28th 2008 12:54PM]

Because you know you wanna give yourself the finger

[metroidprimegmr @ Jun 29th 2008 7:28PM]

Next up: robots flashing gang signs.

[David Phillipps @ Jun 30th 2008 11:41AM]

ha ha, I got it. Check it out first HAND.

[robogeek @ Jul 14th 2008 11:06AM]

You can now tell yourself to "Live long and Prosper" or maybe try a mind meld with yourself.