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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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[-] Deebster@programming.dev 6 points 2 years ago

“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.

[-] Tosti@feddit.nl 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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[-] xantoxis@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

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

[-] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

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

[-] else@lemmy.fmhy.net 0 points 2 years ago

Yeah I can't wait to use these glasses to replace my glasses.

[-] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Some people can't see with standard glasses either

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