IIT’s AMI Lab adopting TouchDIVER for teleoperation applications
AMI Lab is the Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence laboratory inside the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT). The Lab has adopted the TouchDIVER to manipulate the hands of the ergoCub humanoid robot, leveraging full haptic feedback to get a more natural experience during teleoperations.
Case study
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Goals
ergoCub is a humanoid robot endowed with embodied intelligence and designed for ergonomic interaction with humans. The robot is intended to relieve workers from repeated and excessive exertion.
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TouchDIVER adoption
AMI Lab adopted the TouchDIVER mainly for teleoperation application. The avatar system is based on the ergoCub, and a human operator manipulates the hands of the humanoid robot by wearing the device.
"It makes the experience more real"
"The overall experience is highly satisfactory. The TD stands out due to its ease of wear and lightweight design, making it exceptionally convenient for prolonged usage. Its diverse haptic feedback contributes to a more realistic experience. What I appreciate most about the TD is the flexibility of the SDK. It enabled me to develop and implement my own hand tracking algorithm, significantly enhancing its functionality.” –
Ehsan Ranjbari, PhD Student Fellow at AMI Lab.
Application context
About
AMI Lab combines Artificial Intelligence with Mechanics to provide mankind with the next generation of Humanoid Robots, using iCub as development platform.
TouchDIVER
TouchDIVER is the only VR haptic glove that co-localizes on fingertips the 3 stimuli influencing touch – force feedback, textures and thermal cues.
With TouchDIVER, interacting with virtual objects feels as natural as the real thing.
