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Microsoft Surface and robotics control

Catwell
 
As autonomous robots mature to be usable in rescue situations, the need for human control is still omni-present. Microsoft (MS) is bringing their "Surface" technology for use in control application through the Microsoft Robotics Studio.
 
At the University of Massachusetts, Lowell (UML) robotics lab, Holly Yanco and Mark Micire are taking their Dynamically Resizing Ergonomic and Multi-Touch (DREAM) controller developed since 2008 to a new level with the MS Surface. The MS Surface is a large table like interactive scream capable handling dozens of simultaneous inputs from multiple users. By using this tech, greater dexterity and control is possible over the robots.
 
Though the team boasts the admirable "emergency response" usage of the controller and the bots, practical use is far away. Only recently have the team switched from virtual to real world robot control. The world can use everything they can get. I hope to see more from UML.
 
Cabe

  • Another excellent robotics demonstration.

     

    I need to look into combining this technology with the Swarmbot idea.  The UML approach looks like an excellent command and control approach for assisting and directing robots to achieve a higher degree of coordination.  That extra level of efficiency sets up a very useful and implementable robot response team to an unlimited number of applications.

     

    Two good finds Cabe.

     

    Thanks

    DAB