Leather, designed for smart phones and humanoid robots that respond to touch
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an Example of use of the developed artificial skin on the body of the robot
Remember the movie with Robin Williams “bicentennial man”? In this robot, named Andrew with the passage of time and more and more became similar to man. And not only on their intrinsic qualities. The skin that coated his body was sensitive to touch. And if in reality such a robot never existed, just like the movie, developed by scientists today. According to the study, the results of which will be announced during at the end of this week, scientists from Bristol University have created a synthetic skin that not only looks like a human, but responds to touch. Yes, now if you want to Pat your smartphone, it can be done really.
Artificial leather will be pinching, popping and iron
In the course of work, scientists wanted to understand what characteristics are most attractive in synthetic leather. Note that is not the first goal of many researchers is to simplify the interactions between humans and technology. It turned out that the haptic — one of the most suitable ways. It is not excluded that in the future synthetic skin to cover the body of such . In the end, technology is increasingly capturing our life and the emergence of humanoid robots in every home — only a matter of time.
In the meantime, robots like “bicentennial man”, not sold in stores, the skin can be experience by purchasing a leather case for smartphone. The study described a process in which “the electrode layer of conductive strands” sandwiched between two realistic pieces of silicon designed to mimic the thickness, texture and pigment of human skin. The interface was designed by professionals for touch panels, mobile phones and robots. It is able to recognize and respond to eight unique gestures. According to Dr. Ann Roda, associate Professor in the area of human interaction and computers at the University of Bristol, for the first time have the opportunity to add the skin to the interactive devices. The idea is perhaps a little surprising, but Skin-On — is the interface with which all are familiar and can use it every day.
take a closer look at this case — there are wrinkles and pores
So, Skin-On can be used as a touchpad for computer, video game controller, as well as for better interaction with robots — instead of voice commands. you will be pinching, stroking and patting, however, look all these manipulations are a bit... unusual, if not unpleasant. The fact that the thickness of the artificial leather is not much different from the real pores and wrinkles in it, of course, shares borders with the “uncanny valley”. See for yourself:
Sinister valley
The Effect is called an emotional response to the robot or other object, which by its action and appearance, resembles a person, causing strong dislike and even disgust of Homo-Sapiens. In other words, the robot is more human, the more discomfort and fear it causes. The cause of this reaction is still unknown. And yet, the developers of Skin-On hope that when you use their interface people will not experience nausea and discomfort. And what feelings did you have while viewing the video? To discuss the acquisition of such a case for the smartphone in the comments and participants .
According to scientists, in future, tactile interaction with the machines will allow us to understand how machines can be supplemented with something human, and not Vice versa. Developed skin, as mentioned above, detects pinching, spanking, tickling, stroking or tapping. These gestures are specific to the person and will allow users to more devices. So, the skin will be able to recognize the anger of the user, receiving a slap, and will be able to use Emoji, placing them in the on-screen avatar. Inasmuch as studies of synthetic leather continue, scientists believe that the interpretation of the different gestures (tapping and strong slap) will be important for future communication between machines and people.
Now you can tell Siri that get mad, just Osipov smartphone
That is not unimportant, as already today there are robots designed to interact with the person — for example, care of the elderly or children who suffer from autism. Agree that tactile connection with the machine can be incredible useful in many situations. And if humanoid robots that can feel touch — the question of the future, today scientists give us the opportunity to spank its own smartphone, as shown in the video. Provided that you are not sick from the mere sight of this leather cover, of course.
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