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Robotics developers, startups, and resalers furiously shopping for new HID peripherals
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That Logitech joystick model was a staple HID (Human Interface Device) and wireless peripheral for many robotics researchers and corporations. Pairing and range was better than any 2010's Bluetooth, and more compatible than OEM or hobby grade RF controllers. So many ROS projects used those. If both Xbox and PS DualShock controllers get cought amidst similar public ridicule, then we'll have nothing left! ๐ฎ๐
That wasn't the dumb part of that submersible. Game controllers are actually really good at what they do. The dumb part is that it was built like an airplane.
Honestly, I wasn't aware it was wireless. I wonder if there was a backup system. There has to have been a normal computer interface, at least, so you could check gauges and so on.
Although, if it randomly collapses on you at the speed of sound control is a moot point.
Truly, a Fyre-festival level of wealth-fueled stupidity.
Built like an airplane out of materials that were past their shelf life even for airplanes:
https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Mission-Titanic-Part-2
Also, Boeing denied being involved, and NASA stated that they had given advice but not been involved in testing:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/23/titanic-submarine-submersible-implosion-recovery-live-updates/70349511007/
Yikes.
They keep repeating that, and I was wondering WTF that means. Neither of those people have a mandate or any experience with submersibles (at least, I think, maybe there's a weird Boeing spinoff). They could contribute just to the basic structural considerations, but they'd need to take resources away from their actual jobs for that so they wouldn't.
Fucking hell, that's horrendous
No, using a wireless controller was pretty dumb
An airplane with no safety checks