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Could artificial intelligence help us learn to play piano or even surf? Researchers at the Dresden University of Technology are developing machines that could teach us complex skills. The goal: an "Internet of Skills."

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00:00 Learning real-world skills using AI, researchers are experimenting with machines that could
00:07 one day teach us complex activities like surfing.
00:12 "I'm ready for Hawaii."
00:18 A smart suit fitted with sensors is also in development.
00:21 The user's movements are recorded and compared to what they should ideally be.
00:25 The data is stored in the cloud.
00:27 The user receives feedback through visual cues or movements from the suit.
00:31 A small motor called an actuator converts electrical signals into motion.
00:37 "Here at CETI we want to build the internet of the future, what we call the tactile internet.
00:48 So far the internet has provided access to information.
00:51 But with the internet of skills, we could also provide online access to the abilities
00:56 that another person has.
00:59 So if someone is good at baking or playing the piano, you can learn that skill from home
01:03 or have it performed for you at home."
01:10 Haptic gloves help the wearer learn to play piano.
01:14 This smart suit analyzes and corrects body movements.
01:18 The suit guides the user by running through the correct motions.
01:22 The proper posture is demonstrated, and you can concentrate on the precise finger positions.
01:29 "Another thing that makes me feel excited is that I can really see how I played as an
01:40 avatar.
01:41 It's very important to hold your hand in the right gesture.
01:44 Otherwise, after many years of playing, if we always use the wrong gesture, we will have
01:49 the inflammation."
01:51 The researchers' aim is for AI and robots to assist people.
01:55 "The real benefit is the interaction between humans and machines.
02:03 Humans have the power of innovation, while machines are good at repetitive tasks.
02:07 And that's something we need to keep saying to people, because there's this fear that
02:12 robots and AI will take over when actually we still need humans to drive innovation."
02:18 Humans and machines treading new ground together.
02:21 "

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