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Enthusiast's Modded Steam Controller Navigates to Charger Using Computer Vision

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A programmer has developed a novel application that allows a modified Steam Controller to autonomously return to its charging station. The program, named Auto-Charge Vision Tracker, utilizes a webcam and computer vision to guide the controller using its built-in haptic motors. This innovative solution, hosted on GitHub, aims to simplify the charging process for gamers by automating the controller's return to its dock when not in use. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates novel applications of computer vision and haptic motors for consumer electronics.

RANK_REASON This is a user-created modification of an existing product, not a release from the original manufacturer.

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Enthusiast's Modded Steam Controller Navigates to Charger Using Computer Vision

COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    Modded Steam Controller can automatically charge itself like a robot vacuum — enthusiast creates GitHub program that uses the vibration motor to walk it back to its docking station

    Ray Foss built this program that uses computer vision to let your Steam Controller slide back towards its charging puck by just using its built-in haptic motors. You can also try it for yourself by visiting the web app and using a webcam so it can see your controller and charging…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Modded Steam Controller can automatically charge itself like a robot vacuum — enthusiast creates GitHub p… Ray Foss built this program that uses computer vision

    Modded Steam Controller can automatically charge itself like a robot vacuum — enthusiast creates GitHub p… Ray Foss built this program that uses computer vision to let your Steam Controller slide back towards its charging puck by just using its built-in haptic motors. You can als…

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