VinWarrior Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulusion Laboratory are experimenting with robots using the Xbox One Kinect sensor and Oculus Rift. The team has been using the gaming technology to take control of a robotic arm called JACO in real time. According to NASA, the way it works is by combining the position tracking from Microsoft's Kinect and the rotational tracking of the Oculus to create a first-person view for their operator. Once the operator is set, he can then perform simple tasks like picking up blocks. If the tests prove successful, future applications could include using the technology on the Robonaut 2 humanoid on the International Space Station. This isn't the first time NASA has used gaming technology. Earlier in 2013, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory used an Ocolus Rift paired up with an Omni Treadmill to recreate what it's like walking on the surface of Mars. Source: IGN Edited January 2, 2014 by Edward Kenway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buns Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Even more proof that the Xbox One Kinect is actually useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'm sure Its great as a developer/creator to come up with a concept, watch it grow and evolve, and then watch it get used for incredible tasks that you never dreamed it would be used for, and make breakthroughs and innovation, and benefit all of mankind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockGazm Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 The only thing Kinect is useful for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akali Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 wow i never would of thought that a kinect could be useful also NASA is putting us in the future because of gaming material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckoningZebra1 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Awesome, great find Omega Now if NASA would show some love back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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