–The limbs embracing Saraiji are long, lanky, and robotic, and they’re connected to a backpack he’s wearing. The arms are actually controlled remotely by another person, who’s wearing an Oculus Rift VR headset, with which they can see the world from Saraiji’s perspective (cameras linked to the backpack ensure a good view), and wield handheld controllers to direct the non-human arms and connected hands.
Image: Yamen Saraiji led the development of a pair of robotic arms that can be worn like a backpack and controlled by a remote operator. KEIO UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDIA DESIGN, THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO
