About This Work
“Summon the UFO” is a futuristic tabletop Physical AI attraction where users control a UFO-style robotic hand through voice and gestures.
The system is built on a desk-type steel rack and equipped with a CoreXY actuator for horizontal movement and a Z-axis hand mechanism for picking up objects. It recognizes stationery and small items on the desk, moves toward the target, grabs it, and places it in a designated location.
The experience turns everyday tidying into an interactive game. When users speak commands or perform gestures in sync, the “UFO” descends and starts working, just like a tabletop UFO catcher. It can be used not only for organizing a desk, but also for playful learning, gamification, and hands-on demonstrations of AI and robotics.
This project combines practical object sorting with the excitement of summoning a UFO, creating a fun and intuitive way to experience Physical AI.
