An impressive system for remote control of avatar robots was shown in Italy
Scientists from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) have shown how their iCub3 robot avatar remote control system has evolved.
The system includes the iCub3 humanoid robot and iFeel technology, which tracks the movements of a human operator. This technology provides comprehensive control over the robot’s movement, gestures, voice, and facial expressions. In addition, the IIT team equipped the robot’s arms with touch skin so that it could perceive the texture of the objects it manipulates. The iCub3’s controls have been designed to be as intuitive as possible, allowing the operator to directly control all parts and capabilities of the robot.
In a recent test run, an operator in Genoa remotely controlled a robot at the We Make Future Show in Rimini from 300 km away, demonstrating the system’s functionality in real-world conditions. The robot confidently moved around the stage and accurately repeated the operator’s movements.
The IIT team is currently working on a new ergoCub robot that will focus on minimizing risk and worker fatigue in industry and healthcare.
