MetaArms - Body Remapping Using Feet-Controlled Artificial Arms

Explore a groundbreaking conference talk on MetaArms, a wearable robotic system that remaps body control to feet and toes. Delve into the innovative design of anthropomorphic robotic arms and hands with six degrees of freedom, controlled by leg and foot movements. Learn about the haptic feedback system that creates a closed-loop experience, allowing users to feel objects touched by the robotic hands. Examine the formal evaluation using Fitts' Law for a 2D pointing task, and discover the informal feedback from over 230 users. Gain insights into the body-remapping approach, its potential applications, and how it challenges our understanding of human body capabilities. Investigate design aspects such as close proximity, ownership, backpack form, and hand flexibility. Understand the experimental setup, proprioceptive learning, and potential applications of this technology. Conclude with a summary, demo session, and Q&A, offering a comprehensive look at this cutting-edge human-robot integration research presented at the ACM User Interface Software and Technology Symposium.