Japan’s H2L Corporation has unveiled its innovative “capsule interface,” a device that allows users to transmit movement and muscle strength in real time to robots or avatars, all while sitting or lying comfortably.
Remote movement from the body
Thanks to a network of sensors that capture muscle displacement, this capsule converts each physical intention into precise signals that are transferred to a humanoid robot. humanoid robot or avatar. H2L has combined this sensing with elements such as displays, speakers and smart connectivity, achieving an immersive experience without the need for costumes or complex training.
The proposal is not only technical; it also has real applications such as the delivery of packages at heights by remote-controlled robots, cleaning homes without being physically present, and even work in disaster areas from safe spaces. The technology also aims to support homes with elderly people, in the agricultural sector through rural avatars and in educational and health environments.
The capsule transmits force and motion at a distance. Source: H2L
Telepresence to control robots
What sets H2L’s interface apart from other teleoperation systems is its ability to transmit muscle effort, not just movement. This allows the robot to interpret how much force you want to apply, providing a much more natural and human-like synchronization. The company believes this sensitivity will increase empathy and realism in interactions.
Installed in special beds or chairs, the capsule allows interaction without leaving the place. For companies, this represents a tool to reduce travel on business trips; for hospitals and homes, a form of remote assistance that respects the user’s physical effort.
H2L expects to soon integrate proprioceptive feedback into its devices, which will allow users to also perceive sensations from the robot or avatar, thus completing the circle of body-machine communication.
Innovation based on experience
With antecedents such as PossessedHand or UnlimitedHand, H2L has cemented its leadership in muscle control technologies. Its vision of BodySharing now takes practical form, with a capsule that promises to change the way we work, care, learn and connect.
With a base price of 30 million yen (just over $200,000), the capsule interface is not a mass-market gadget, but it marks a milestone for industries that need remote presence without sacrificing physical precision.
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Source and photo: H2L Corporation
