Monday, October 06, 2014
Test the Latest Wearable Technology on the Jobsite
residentialarchitect Magazine: Here’s a chance to justify investing in wearable technology for work purposes. On Aug. 19, Construction software developer Bridgit, based in Waterloo, Ontario, launched Groundbreaker, a beta testing program for architects and contractors unafraid to wear gesture control devices and smart glasses on the jobsite and test Bridgit’s flagship product
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This looks so super cool! I totally want one mainly for the purposes of not needing to step aside to update to-do lists and having it be so interactive within the job site itself. I am a bit worried about the focus some people might have towards the device, and could endanger themselves by not being totally aware of what is going on around them. But I do like the idea of omitting the voice command feature, because it is unappealing to just be talking commands to thin air in a workplace.
It's amazing to see what to world comes up with for new technology advancements. However, I don't believe that this advancement is going to have a positive effect on our society. The main thing I think about is how all of these occupations involve a lot of movement. And this devices is active when you're moving your arms. This device may be unresponsive because it will be confused when you want to use it or not. Yes, it helps with the problem of cracked phones.... but cracker high tech glasses seen to be even worse, especially sense you're looking through them the whole time. These designers and engineers need to rethink this invention. Seems like a waste of money.
I can't say that I like this device. As cool as the technology is, the method of operation looks completely ridiculous. Not only do you have to wear around a pair of google glass, but a giant chunky armband too. The video obviously presents the product in an appealing way, but how practical can this combo really be. The operator in the video was wearing short sleeves while taking a picture of smoothing that was at eye level in an open space on a nice sunny day. Think of wearing this armband over a thick jacket, trying to get a picture that is in a smaller dark area. For this technology to work you need to have a hand free and spank the air because thats a normal gesture we make everyday. Completely unnecessary and I think this company needs to back to the drawing boards before they will get mass interest.
This seems like very useful technology. I've always said that verbally talking to machines is such an archaic way of thinking. Machines talk to each other by monitoring the things that go on inside them. We are a machine and should utilize our data outputs in more ways that just by speaking. Muscle movements is such a fresh way of thinking of how to communicate our thoughts. It seems much easier and it the long run, faster and probably safer. It's even more private and conducive to use in close-proximity public areas (think public transport). I know personally I hate when there is some one on the bus talking to their eye wear at a volume that no one should be capable, let alone, allowed to do. That's probably the greatest thing about this device. Day or night, inside or outside, public or intimate, the device requires the same range of motion and exertion of energy on the part of the user at every scenario. No need to whisper or speak up!!
My biggest question with this product combo, is Googleglass safe to wear on a job site? Can you get this product with impact rated lenses and side shields that meet OSHA approved safety standards? And if not, then the project manager should be wearing additional safety glasses/goggles, and does that effect the functionality of this product combo? Additionally, I’m not sure that this is any less distracting or useful to a project manager on site than their cellphone or tablet. I also think that needing to make all of those awkward hand gestures repeatedly anytime you need to do something is a bit inconvenient. I think that all of these issues are even compounded by introducing the product to the entertainment industry, sometimes adding technology is more distracting than it is helpful.
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