They can discern intricate patterns and identify complex matching patterns, such as in fingerprints. Human beings would not have the ability to read each other's fingerprints or irises to confirm identification, but computers can instantly process the complex network of patterns and determine if one matches another. The matching of IrisCodes is used to identify a particular individual. A testament to the expanding potential of computer vision, Iridian's iris recognition technology is being applied around the world to physical access security, e-commerce, banking, medical records, transportation, and network identification. One key area where robots are making a difference to the quality of human life is in haptic technology.
Haptic technology allows robots or robotic arms and legs to simulate a sense of touch.
Robots and Beyond features walking, hopping, and running computers that give scientists the information they need to develop better and better tools for people with mobility impairment. Haptic technology also produces robots that scour surfaces human beings are not equipped to traverse. Ocean Engineering at MIT at MIT Museum's Hart Nautical Gallery. Robots and Beyond is a creative collaboration between MIT Museum and the MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab. The Museum thanks Compaq Computer Corporation and the Council for the Arts at MIT for their support.