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Glasses use sonar, AI to interpret upper body poses in 3D | Cornell Chronicle (news.cornell.edu)
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Throughout history, sonar’s distinctive “ping” has been used to map oceans, spot enemy submarines and find sunken ships. Today, a variation of that technology – in miniature form, developed by Cornell researchers – is proving a game-changer in wearable body-sensing technology.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

“When we have lots of data through body-sensing technology like PoseSonic, it can help us be more mindful of ourselves and our behaviors.”

I don't really understand what benefit he's proposing here. It'll stop me slouching or it'll help someone not stand too close to people? No idea.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Wait until you find out what you have to wear to interpret lower body poses

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I think this would be pretty cool for those that are blind but could see a screen in front of them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yeah I can't wait to use these glasses to replace my glasses.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Some people can't see with standard glasses either