New technology is being developed that would give military operators greater speed, freedom of movement and enhanced command and control with warfighters and robotic devices, and it's based on a very familiar operating system - the human hand. Instead of typing keyboard commands or manipulating joysticks, users can communicate by means of a motion-capture glove, instrumented with accelerometer sensors. It can direct a tactile command feedback vest or belt to deliver a cellphone-like buzz to the soldiers wearing it, or remotely control unmanned assets.
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