An app that lets anyone control a robot from their phone, no coding required
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Georgia Tech researchers have developed COBALT, a smartphone-based platform that allows anyone to remotely control robots from anywhere using simple motion controls and Wi-Fi connectivity. The platform transforms smartphones into motion controllers for robotic arms, enabling users to perform basic tasks such as grabbing and moving objects. The system was designed to make robotics accessible to beginners, and testing has shown that participants with no prior experience can remotely control robot arms. The goal of COBALT is to collect real-world training data to improve AI-powered robotic systems, with potential applications in education and remote work, by leveraging a crowdsourced network of smartphone users.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By tapping into the vast number of smartphone users worldwide, COBALT could accelerate robotic learning and automation, and create new forms of remote work, such as a robot-powered gig economy.
