HERO Glove

Non-repetitive manipulation tasks that are easy for humans to perform are difficult for autonomous robots to execute. The Haptic Exoskeletal Robot Operator (HERO) Glove is a system designed for users to remotely control robot manipulators whilst providing sensory feedback to the user. This realistic haptic feedback is achieved through the use of toroidal air-filled actuators that stiffen up around the user’s fingers. Tactile sensor data is sent from the robot to the HERO Glove, where it is used to vary the pressure in the toroidal actuators to simulate the sense of touch. Curvature sensors and inertial measurement units are used to capture the glove’s pose to control the robot

A VPC Contribution to Venice to Expo 2015

The Venice Project Center\u27s website holds a vast collection of data on the city of Venice that students have accumulated over the past 25 years. This data has become more accessible over the years. Our project developed an innovative way to leverage this data through the creation of a contextual and functionality design of a mobile application for a children\u27s treasure hunt. This mobile application will serve as part of UNESCO\u27s contribution to the Venice to Expo events in conjunction with the 2015 Milan Expo. The app acts as a guide through Venice to bring attention to places and objects in Venice that are often overlooked. It also aims to teach children about water sustainability. This mobile app demonstrates the value of the VPC data and will inspire future innovative uses