Taylor Veltrop Uses His Kinect Robot to Pet his Cat from a Distance
Josh Mears — January 6, 2012 — Tech
References: taylor.veltrop & gizmag
For those of you who would travel if not for the fear your cat may end up lonely, fear not, help has finally arrived. Taylor Veltrop, a software designer in Tokyo, has developed a program that enables people to groom their cats from a distance. It sounds confusing but what this means is that you may be half way around the world, but by using this revolutionary program you can now -- drum roll -- still watch, pet, hang out with and groom your favorite feline friend.
Taylor was able to come up with this product by using an Xbox Kinect controller, a Wii remote, a Treadmill and a Nao humanoid robot together. To watch the tele-operation system in action is mindblowing. This system is the result of over a years work for the bright Mr. Taylor Veltrop.
Taylor was able to come up with this product by using an Xbox Kinect controller, a Wii remote, a Treadmill and a Nao humanoid robot together. To watch the tele-operation system in action is mindblowing. This system is the result of over a years work for the bright Mr. Taylor Veltrop.
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Teleoperation Systems — Developing teleoperation systems for remote grooming and interaction with pets can disrupt the pet care industry by catering to the needs of busy pet owners.
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Human-robot Interaction — Advancements in human-robot interaction technologies, such as using Xbox Kinect and Wii remotes, open up possibilities for remote engagement with pets and other tasks.
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Technology — The advancements in teleoperation systems and human-robot interaction open up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology sector, catering to various industries including pet care.
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