> > Ross writes: > > This application of the glove is not practical. You are assuming people > who are deaf will carry a computer equipped with voice output. Given a qualified team and a decent amount of money, the glove could be made practical using more or less existing COTS technology. > > Without going into a lot of detail, I have come up with ideas for the use > of those mechanical puppets, including the idea of learning to control > robots in a hazardous material, manufacturing facility. There is a considerable amount of practical work being done in the area of robotics. Tom Horn [log in to unmask]