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.
Virtual Mapped Buttons
Project Clickable World Lets You Control a Robot With a Laser Pointer
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.