KUKA Robotics announces wireless robot control
KUKA Robotics announces wireless robot control
Wii wireless controlled robot concept demonstrates advancements in human/robot interaction.
KUKA Robotics has demonstrated a new wireless robot control concept. The company has shown an application using a KR16 robot and KRC 2 controller being controlled by individuals utilizing a Wii controller & Bluetooth technology.
“KUKA is committed to the advancement of robotic technology in both the industrial and consumer arenas. The development of more intelligent and easy to operate robots will begin to drive the development of more capable service robots for applications such as medical and ultimately for consumer use in individuals' homes,” said Kevin Kozuszek, Director of Marketing for KUKA Robotics Corporation. “This concept cell is an example of the next step forward towards improved control and interface capabilities between humans and robots.”
As the consumer and service robotic sector continues to expand new technologies will be vital in the development of products designed specifically with the consumer in mind. This concept cell, developed by KUKA System Partner SEIS Group, Inc of Huntington Beach, California, using the KUKA KR 16 robot with a Wii controller is one such example.
