Scientists presented smart gloves with tactile communication
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed the latest smart gloves that can revolutionize the process of learning various physical skills using haptic feedback and machine learning.
These gloves can record and transmit sensations, such as pressing piano keys or grabbing an object, and pass that sensation on to another user. For example, a student wearing such gloves can feel how to press the keys correctly, gaining a more effective learning experience.
The application is not limited to music. The gloves can be useful in training surgeons, firefighters, pilots, and even in controlling robots. Thanks to precise tactile feedback, it is possible to teach the robot to handle objects delicately.
An important feature of this technology is its personalization: gloves are adapted to a specific user in just 15 seconds, and it takes about 10 minutes to make a new pair. This allows each user to get the most accurate tactile experience possible based on their anatomy.
Studies have also shown that video game players who used optimized haptic feedback performed better than those who used standard settings. This indicates the great potential of gloves in various fields of activity.
The development of this technology could lead to the creation of stronger tactile sensations that can be used on other parts of the body and increase the ability to simulate more complex tasks, such as clay modeling or piloting an airplane.
