Merging humans and computers: 24/7 two way feedback applications ideas
Very interested in human-computer interaction and strongly believe that humans will eventually merge with computers in a way that we will take computers as our "other limb" which can get done anything. As we empowered our muscles with steam engines in industrial revolution, now we are in front of seamlessly outsourcing our brain work towards computers. Furthermore, it can enhance or add senses, which was also discussed on 2 Cyborgs and a Microphone podcast. I strongly recommend to check out the whole podcast series - very cool stuff.
- a seamless note taker - when I listen to podcasts and go biking - press a button, device takes voice input, transcribes it to texts, appends it to Evernote notebook.
Currently, I am trying to make first steps towards this human-computer fusion and building a prototype which allows for two way feedback between a human and a computer (human input: either voice, touch, movement; computer input: audio, vibration, other) at all times. Roughly it looks like a pair of headphones. I have built multiple applets for the device and now I am brainstorming on further ideas for the apps and would love to hear if you guys have some experience with automating your life through smart handbands or some similar device or you can imagine this being used in some scenario.
What I have built so far:
What I have built so far:
- a seamless note taker - when I listen to podcasts and go biking - press a button, device takes voice input, transcribes it to texts, appends it to Evernote notebook.
- Interval training coach
- QR trigger
- Control for Hue lights
- ... more in making
The possible uses for such a device were discussed in 2 Cyborgs and a Microphone as well, so I am interested in hearing your ideas. It can be combined with magnets, RFID in any way. Therefore, I am super interested in how you use your magnets, RFIDs for what tasks to get done. The software is quite simple and flexible as I want to release it to the community and allow people to build whatever they think it is cool. The project is open-source, I am finishing the second prototype and if anyone is interested, let me know and I will share more stuff.
Looking forward to your ideas/suggestions
Cheers :)
Cheers :)
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I made a wearable chording keyboard so I could walk and write. The problem there was learning the chords. Most of the time, I don't want people to hear me speaking so that was more appealing to me than voice→text. There was a thread on here about subvocalizing and converting to text but I don't think anyone succeeded.
Are you using the stock camera for QR triggering? Do you have it connected to a phone automation program like Tasker or IFTT? Have you looked into head-mounted displays or do you need something more discreet? I would like to hear more about the hardware in your setup.
interesting stuff! Where did you have the chording keyboard attached? Yes, stock camera, the device is connected to a phone which handles all the calculations. Yes n.2, it is connected to automation programs. Currently, not looking for head-mounted displays and focusing on audio. However, definitely an option as there are no barriers.
The device: audio output with open ears, controls for sending input to the phone and subsequently triggering actions. Actions can be custom made.
@ThomasEgi
No worries at all about the enthusiasm, there is plenty over here :D Your comment is 100% true and that is indeed the aim of the project. To think about something and it is done. No buttons, no HMI needed. I only believe that we are not there yet to create a meaningful BCI and this is currently the closest we can get towards that future. Using something as Neuralink is the ultimate goal.
When I (eventually) get around to sourcing the component I need for a project I've been working on for awhile, I may be able to offer something a little more enticing then magnets and vibrators. Anyone interested in expediting that process can help me find an ultrasonic transducer that operates in the 1-10 MHz range, and has a hard power output limit of 1 Watt or less. Something less than half a watt would work too.
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