Publication/Creation Date

August 6 2018

Creators/Contributors

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology (MIT) (contributor)
Rachel Metz (creator)
Yamen Saraiji (contributor)
Keio University (contributor)
The University Of Tokyo (contributor)
Hermano Igo Krebs (contributor)

Description

Yamen Saraiji has four arms, and two of them are giving him a hug. The limbs embracing Saraiji are long, lanky, and robotic, and they’re connected to a backpack he’s wearing. The arms are actually controlled remotely by another person, who’s wearing an Oculus Rift VR headset, with which they can see the world from Saraiji’s perspective (cameras linked to the backpack ensure a good view), and wield handheld controllers to direct the non-human arms and connected hands.

Augments

Controlling, Communicating, Connecting, Moving, Grasping, Grabbing, Responding, Assisting, Holding

Technology Keywords

Robotics, Robotic Arm, Virtual Reality (VR), Headsets, Cameras , Personal Computer (PC), Sensors, Battery, Remote Controlled, Body-Driven Communication

Keywords

Communication, Collaboration, Rehabilitation, Prototypes, Medical

Marketing Keywords

Fusion, Oculus Rift, MetaLimbs, SIGGRAPH Emerging Technologies, SIGGRAPH 2018

Source

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/611745/meet-the-guy-with-four-arms-two-of-which-someone-else-controls-in-vr