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Myo’s Armband Can Control A Prosthetic Hand
Video: The US$199 Myo is an armband with a host of internal pressure sensors, gyroscopes and accelerometers that lets users control PCs and Macs with gestures. A slightly more effective and practical real-world use, though, has been unveiled: Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are using a Myo to control a robotic prosthetic arm.
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Could This Smart Armband Take The Cameras Out Of Gesture Control?
Gesture control is a tough nut to crack. Microsoft’s Kinect has proven that. But there are bright spots — like Leap Motion — that promise a futuristic world of hands-off finesse. Add Thalmic Lab’s muscle-sensing Bluetooth arm band “MYO” to that list.