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Observatory for Human Machine Collaboration

 

 

 

The Observatory provides a wide range of equipment to cater for a spectrum of experimental needs and themes.

This includes themes such as collaborative robot/human interaction, agricultural automation, VR/AR Technology and Physiological monitoring.

Hence a broad array of equipment is available, to facilitate a wide range of experimentation.

OHMC Equipment includes:

Microsoft HoloLens

@Image is of Microsoft

Microsoft HoloLens allows to: 

  • Stay engaged heads-up, hands-free longer and more comfortably to safely complete tasks error-free.
  • Remain focused on safely completing tasks error-free with hand tracking, built-in voice commands, eye tracking, spatial mapping, and large field of view.
  • Connect with remote colleagues – working together on holograms ­­– to resolve issues in real time.
  • Access a robust ecosystem of applications that are supported with the security, reliability, and scalability of Microsoft Azure.

 

Empatica E4 Wristbands

 

CE-medical certified in the EU, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and research institutions are using the E4 in trials for collecting physiological data relevant to drug, healthcare, device, and algorithm development.

This equipment allows to:

  • Unobtrusive monitoring: record data in the laboratory or at home with no hassle
  • Clinical quality observation: accurate and precise physiological data
  • Easy acess to data: easily access and view your raw data with our secure cloud platform
  • Make your own: use Empatica developer tools to build your own app and access real-time E4 data
Agricultural Automation Test-Bed

This project is an indoor agri-station to grow plants/vegetables in a semi-controlled automated environment. Within a low-cost setting, the station supports indoor growth through artificial lights and automated irrigation/ventilation.

The station is equipped with cameras and other sensors for data acquisition, validation, and feedback control, to support system analysis via image processing, safe human/machine collaboration, and computer-assisted decision-making.

Automation is delivered through in-house prototyped robot manipulators (cartesian/anthropomorphic) and small autonomous robots agents, to support studies in dextrous manipulation, safe interaction with people and robot-assistance, and multi-agent cooperation.

This equipment could be used for a robot manipulation experiments that consider indoor agricultural environment.

NReal Dev Kit

@developer.nreal.ai

Set Specification

Nreal Light

These glasses share the same specifications as our consumer vision of Nreal Light.

Dimension

175 mm x 146 mm x 44 mm (unfolded)

156 mm x 52 mm x 44 mm (folded)

Weight

106g

Display

Resolution Single-eye 1080P

Optics

Combined Light Guide optics

FoV: 52°

Spatial Computing

6DoF spatial tracking

Plane detection

Image recognition

Audio

Dual speakers

Dual microphones

Sensors

2 spatial computing cameras

Photo/HD video RGB camera: Resolution(5MP)

IMU(Accelerometer /Gyroscope)

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Connectivity

USB Type-C

Compatible with devices equipped with a full-function USB-C port.

Buttons

Brightness: Turn up/down the brightness of display

Accessories

Nose pads

VR Cover

Lens Frame

Clip

Glasses case

Glasses Cleaning Cloth

Computing Unit

Nreal’s complete Mixed Reality solution is housed in the Nreal Light Developer Kit and consists of the Computing Unit and the Controller. Developers can use the Computing Unit to transform their App, or re-develop it, in anticipation of the arrival of Nreal’ s consumer version of Nreal Light. That way consumers can immediately open this application, or re-developed app, on any mobile phone to enable a quality mixed reality experience.

Size

77 mm x 77 mm x 23 mm

Weight

140g

CPU & GPU

Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 845 SoC

CPU: 8 Qualcomm® Kryo ™ 385 64-bit core

GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno ™ 630

RAM

6 GB

Storage

64 GB

Battery

Large capacity built-in battery

3.0 USB-C fast charge

Connect

Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 802.11ac, USB-C, Micro-USB

Operation System

Android 8.0

Development Platform

Support Unity SDK

Main functions include 6-DOF spatial positioning, plane recognition, picture recognition, low-latency rendering, gesture recognition, etc.

Button

Power key: functions: turn on / off / sleep / wake up the device

Volume key: functional for volume adjustment

LED Indicator

LED color indicator indicates status and power

Accessories

Hanging clip for easily carrying around the computing unit

Controller

Size

53 mm x 53 mm x 13 mm

Weight

20g

Tracking

3 DoF

Touch pad

Touch and pressure

Support sliding and customization

Led Indicator

LED color indicator indicates connection status and power

Battery

Built-in battery

Connect the computing unit to the box to pair and charge

Connect

Low Power Consumption Connection by Bluetooth

 

Scara Robot Arm

@Image is of courtesy of Epson

The Synthis T6 All-in-One SCARA robot from Epson, the #1 SCARA robot manufacturer in the world, offers the perfect way to automate your factory without wasting time or money on expensive, complex, slide-based solutions. This innovative alternative installs in minutes and virtually eliminates any space-constraint issues. A unique all-in-one solution, it features a built-in controller and power for end-of-arm tooling. Plus, it includes Epson RC+® development software, 110 V and 220 V power, and the same advanced features found in Epson’s high-end robots. A powerful arm design offers a reach of 600 mm and a payload up to 6 kg.

Tobii Eye Tracker

 

@coolthings

Tobii pro fusion eyetracker provides compelling human experiences by tapping into our senses. Tobii Eye Tracker lets your PC know where you are visually focused and provids you input mode when it comes to gaming. This can be use for pilots,drivers and creators.

LUMO Headset

@gowerlabs

The Gowerlabs LUMO system is a wearable, scalable, and high-density functional near-infrared (fNIRS) brain imaging technology that combines unprecedented functional imaging capability with outstanding experimental flexibility.The heart of the LUMO system is the tile: a hexagonal sensor module that houses three sources and four detectors of near-infrared light.