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August 22, 2019

Could just anyone train an 'Internet of Things'?


Purdue University researchers have developed an augmented reality framework enabling average users to easily and visually program robots to perform real-world tasks. V.Ra utilizes a smartphone app that allows users to "record" a motion path and task list for real-life robots, in both home and industrial use.

Credit: Purdue University


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