"We will pre-map the hand, and build a lightweight form-fitting device that attaches to the hand using key locations for cameras and mechanical and electrical sensors," Yantao Shen, assistant professor and lead researcher on the project from the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Engineering, said in a statement. Reno , a research team from the University of Arkansas , Little Rock , and the University of Arkansas , are developing a robotic glove, which will enable blind and visually impaired people to "see" objects they are reaching for. The glove works by allowing the wearer to make use of its fitted tactile and temperature sensors, and high resolution and miniaturised cameras in order to sense the location, size and shape of objects and have this information relayed to them via haptic and audio feedback. Lead Researcher , Assistant Professor and Yantao Shen on the project, said the methods and technology will have great potential in advancing small and wearable robot technology.
Reno , a research team from the University of Arkansas , Little Rock , and the University of Arkansas , are developing a robotic glove, which will enable blind and visually impaired people to "see" objects they are reaching for. The glove works by allowing the wearer to make use of its fitted tactile and temperature sensors, and high resolution and miniaturised cameras in order to sense the location, size and shape of objects and have this information relayed to them via haptic and audio feedback. Lead Researcher , Assistant Professor and Yantao Shen on the project, said the methods and technology will have great potential in advancing small and wearable robot technology.