The capabilities of artificial intelligence and neural networks nowadays are impressively astounding. Going beyond just speech recognition, AI can now analyze everything and generate something from data points, whether they are images, novels, or even our handwriting. The AI-integrated and camera-equipped OBSCURA calculator does exactly this, understanding and solving problems drawn on paper.
Camera-equipped and AI-powered calculator: OBSCURA
Transforming human scribbles into digital text processable by computers has been a long-standing Holy Grail of computing, but understanding these scribbles is another story. AI now not only understands but can solve handwritten equations, and this smart calculator makes checking mathematical problems almost magically easy.
The concept of the OBSCURA smart calculator by designer Divyansh Tripathi aims to offer a single solution for all numerical problems. This calculator comes with a camera that can take a photo of a hand-written formula and process it through solvers like Photomath, Microsoft Maths Solver, Socratic. It also features a built-in microphone to verbally ask a question.
While the interface of this device is like many powerful calculators, its distinction lies in the touch control for adjusting the viewer or moving the cursor on the screen, with AI working inside.
Math solvers are controversial due to potential misuse, yet the technology itself is quite impressive and can be used for good purposes. OBSCURA, particularly with solution checking, promises to perform some routine tasks but leaves the responsibility of using this power wisely to the user.
This smart calculator pushes the boundaries of technology and fuels discussions about the future of digital interactions. Despite smartphones having access to the same hardware and AI services, the specific purpose and functionality of such a device could be useful, especially in educational and professional settings.
What do you think about this calculator? Would you be interested in buying it if it were available? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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