2023-10-09 05:48:10
In a world where technology is blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, a recent study suggests that humans might enhance their abilities using robotic prosthetics.
It’s similar to “Doctor Octopus” from the comic book “The Amazing Spider-Man”, but instead of using the hand for evil purposes, the goal is to enhance human productivity and overcome physical limitations!
Triple control
The hypothesis of the study, conducted by researchers from Queen Mary University of London, Imperial College London, and the University of Melbourne, revolved around the concept of additional robotic arms. Researchers see these robotic limbs as add-ons designed to help humans with tasks that require more than just two hands.
For example, imagine trying to keep the door open, handle groceries, and look for your keys all at the same time. The goal of tripartite control is the ability to control three limbs simultaneously through robotic arms.
Challenges and tests
To test the potential of this technology, 24 participants participated in various tasks using a third robotic arm. Some of these participants underwent an hour of training; With the aim of obtaining the ability to control this robotic arm. Surprisingly, following just one hour of focused training, the participants demonstrated proficiency in using the robotic limb. While the rest of the participants were paired with other individuals (without robotic arms) to accomplish the same tasks. With just one hour of training, participants demonstrated their proficiency in using the robotic limb on par with, if not superior to, those collaborating with human partners.
“The goal is not to replace cooperation between humans, but to increase individual human capabilities,” says Dr Ekaterina Ivanova, lead author of the research from Queen Mary University of London. She adds, “When a person’s capabilities are limited, technology can intervene to increase them.”
Receptive effects
While the idea of an extra arm may seem strange to many, the practical implications are wide-ranging.
Researchers promise that it may include enhancing surgical procedures, all the way to assembly lines inside factories, and even in rehabilitation operations.
The study supervisors hope that these additional robotic limbs will revolutionize the way we look at human-machine interaction.
With just one hour of training, it is possible to adapt to harness the power of robots and expand the scope of the physical world.
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