Japanese engineers have developed a robotic assistant that can be controlled using eye direction and weak biosignals from the hand. This solution is designed specifically for people with disabilities, so they can independently perform everyday tasks—from moving around to turning on devices.
The technology’s uniqueness lies in combining two different control channels: gaze direction and biosignals. The robot understands commands through a configurable interface and can work in different modes: providing physical assistance, being controlled remotely, or interacting with a “smart home.” Tests showed high accuracy and convenience.
Imagine that it would be enough to look at a kettle—and it would start boiling. That’s every dream of Obio mov (Oblomov)!
