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Hands free motion control using an Armband

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Hands free motion control using an Armband Hands free motion control using an Armband
Gesture-controlled computing is well on its way to transitioning from fantasy to reality.Myo is a gesture controlled armband that reads forearm muscle movement to interpret a wide range of intentions.With its matte-black rubber covering, zigzag bands and block-like contact and sensor modules, Myo, was designed by Thalmic labs.
With it wrapped firmly around your forearm, you can use it to control a presentation, play music in iTunes, control Netflix and even steer a Bluetooth-based toy.

Myo doesnt come with a lot of instruction, but it really doesnt need it. You start by downloading the device software and then connecting the device via a USB cable to your computer. Theres also a small USB Bluetooth dongle that youll have to leave plugged into your computer. Even though Myo is a Bluetooth 4.0 device, it cant talk directly to your computers built in Bluetooth radio.

Hands free motion control using an Armband Hands free motion control using an Armband

Once Myo is fully charged and setup, you wont have to plug in again until you need another charge. One charge lasts a couple of days. There’s no physical on-off switch on the device, but you can turn it off through the utility app.

Hands free motion control using an Armband Hands free motion control using an Armband

Myo works by sensing changes in the muscles in your forearm. This means you have to learn some specific moves to use it to control applications and devices.The device software installs a little utility manager that offers constant Myo status updates just above the Windows Task Tray. It can show you what gesture it thinks youre making (waving, fist clenching, tapping, spreading your fingers wide), when youve successfully synced and if Myo is warmed up.

Its best use ,as of now ,is for controlling presentations.





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