Glasses use sonar, AI to interpret upper body poses in 3D | Cornell Chronicle

Steve@lemmy.today to Technology@lemmy.world – 58 points – Glasses use sonar, AI to interpret upper body poses in 3D | Cornell Chronicle
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Throughout history, sonar’s distinctive “ping” has been used to map oceans, spot enemy submarines and find sunken ships. Today, a variation of that technology – in miniature form, developed by Cornell researchers – is proving a game-changer in wearable body-sensing technology.

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“When we have lots of data through body-sensing technology like PoseSonic, it can help us be more mindful of ourselves and our behaviors.”

I don't really understand what benefit he's proposing here. It'll stop me slouching or it'll help someone not stand too close to people? No idea.

Wait until you find out what you have to wear to interpret lower body poses

I think this would be pretty cool for those that are blind but could see a screen in front of them.