Intel started its annual developer's conference last Tuesday with dancing spider robots and a BMX biker launching off a ramp and over the head of Intel CEO Brian Krzanich. Also, television producer, Mark Burnett (Survivors) is said to be partnering with Intel to produce a reality program showing different developers creating innovative gadgets, gear, equipment, etc. using Intel hardware.
According to fortune.com, different developers participated in the conference and different gadgets and devices were showcased in the event. Here the five out of numerous devices being presented in the conference.
1. Connected gloves for manufacturing
ProGlove is developed by a Munich- based start- up company. Sebastian Petruch of ProGlove explained that their innovation will make scanning of bar codes of different materials will be easier. The gloves are connected wirelessly to the company's data center and it is equipped with a scanner that can transmit data back to the company's servers.
2. Connected wristband and belt to avoid back pain or injuries
New- York based Kinetic developed a wrist band that can be connected to a belt that buzzes whenever the wearer is lifting objects incorrectly, e.g. twisted instead of turn, didn't bend knees, which ultimately encourages the wearer to change his posture.
3. Mirror that swaps colors
Memomi developed a mirror that has been embedded with Intel's RealSense 3D camera technology that let users to see their clothes in different colors. The said mirror is currently being used in a Neiman-Marcus department store in San Francisco.
4. Sensor tech for athletes
Intel's Curie ship was seen in action when it's mounted in a BMX and records the rider's movements to assess how well they performed their stunts. This type of device is believed to be beneficial for training athletes to achieve maximum training results.
5. Virtual race car
The virtual race car is armed with three high- quality TV screens, stereo system and driver's seat that gives bumps and feeling of riding an actual race car running at 140 miles per hour. Intel's RealSense 3D camera also enables its 'riders' to see correct images when they move their heads as if looking from an inside of a real car.
According to eweek.com, Intel CEO Krzanich shared that Intel is working hard to enhance technologies for them to be able to incorporate it into wearable and Internet of things (IoT) devices. He also said that Intel is now offering technologies for security, memory, sound and storage.
