TED Talks Daily Could AI give you X-ray vision? | Tara Boroushaki
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Jan 26, 2024 Imagine a world where AI could help you find your lost phone! Tara Boroushaki dives into the creation of goggles that use wireless signals to reveal hidden objects, almost like having X-ray vision. She connects this innovative tech to the desire for magical abilities and discusses its potential applications in warehouses and emergency rescues. The conversation also highlights how specialized robots can enhance this technology, making our everyday lives more efficient and helping us in challenging situations.
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Accio Spell in Real Life
- Tara Boroushaki, inspired by Hermione Granger's Accio spell, developed an AR headset.
- This headset uses wireless signals to locate lost items, like a shirt in a closet.
How 'X-Ray Vision' Works
- Wireless signals like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which can penetrate walls, are key to the technology.
- The headset sends these signals, analyzes reflections, and creates a 3D map to find objects.
Industrial Applications
- This technology has broader applications beyond personal use, such as in warehouses and retail.
- It can improve efficiency by guiding workers to find items quickly.