Using Virtual Reality To Control Real Robots

Could the workplace of the future feel more like a video game?

By using an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, MIT researchers have developed a new way to operate robots.

As the user sees through the eyes of the robot, hand controllers match the machine's motions to the person's. This allows the robot to perform precise movements, such as picking up small screws and even using tools.

This could be beneficial for manufacturing jobs, allowing workers to control robots from afar.