Piccolo is being developed as the "world's first Vision Assistant," which allows simple gestures to be made to control various devices within the home.
The technology takes the form of a wide-angle AI-powered smart camera that boasts depth sensing and night vision. The system has the ability to read one's gestures in real time, so that one never has to struggle to find remotes or fuss with buttons in order to perform simple tasks within the home.
Piccolo can be connected to a variety of home devices, including the Apple TV and technology from Dyson. With its Device Localization Pipeline (DLP), Piccolo describes that it has the ability to let users "indicate where your devices are on our app. After that, we continuously track and update device locations in 3D space, and even ping you if new devices are found."
What's Driving This Trend
- Gesture-controlled Home Systems
- Piccolo streamlines control of various home technologies with AI.
- AI-powered Cameras
- AI-powered smart cameras with depth sensing and night vision are paving the way for hands-free control.
- Device Localization Pipeline
- The Device Localization Pipeline capability is revolutionizing home system control by tracking and updating device locations in 3D space.
Who This Affects Most
- Smart Home Technology
- Piccolo is just one example of how smart home technology is incorporating AI and gesture control for a more convenient user experience.
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics manufacturers are exploring advanced camera technologies to create devices that can respond to gestures and voice commands.
- Home Automation
- The home automation industry is seeing a shift towards hands-free control through the use of AI-powered cameras and gesture recognition technology.
