augmenting indoor spaces using interactive environment-aware handheld projectors
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this video shows handheld projector systems have the potential to enable users to dynamically augment environments with digital graphics in this research project we explore new parts of the design space for interacting using handheld projection in indoor spaces in particular those that are 039aware039 of the environment in which they are used

multitaction cell 55quot techology
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multitouch ltd introduces the world039s largest integrated multi-user lcd multitouch display the multitaction cell 55 the product a 55-inch display is the first to emerge from the company039s new software and hardware platform for large-scale multitouch lcd displays multitactionmore at wwwmultitactioncom

pinoky: a ring that animates your plush toys
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pinoky is a wireless ring-like device that can be externally attached to any plush toy as an accessory that animates the toy such as by moving its limbs a user is thus able to instantly convert any plush toy into a soft robot the user can control the toy remotely or input the movement desired by moving the plush toy and having the data recorded and played back unlike other methods for animating plush toys pinoky is non-intrusive so alterations to the toy are not required in a user study 1 the roles of plush toys in the participants039 daily lives were examined 2 how the participants played with plush toys without pinoky was observed 3 how they played with plush toys with the device was observed and their reactions to the device were surveyed on the basis of the results potential applications were conceptualized to illustrate the utility of pinoky jst erato igarashi design interface project: http:wwwdesigninterfacejpengraduate school of media design keio university: http:wwwkmdkeioacjpenyuta sugiura calista lee anusha withana yasutoshi makino masahiko inami and takeo igarashi 2011 pinoky: a ring that animates your plush toys in siggraph asia 2011 emerging technologies sa 03911 acm new york ny usa article 14 1 pages doi=http:doiacmorg10114520733702073383

beautiful modeler
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beautiful modeler is a software tool for gestural sculpting using a multi-touch controller such as an ipad each finger is used to control a single touch point in the model with multiple layers working to build up 3d volume as the controller is connected over the wireless network it can be moved freely to change the viewing angle of the modelcopyright 2010 karl dd willishttp:wwwinteractivefabricationcomprojectsbeautiful-modeler

john underkoffler points to the future of ui
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http:wwwtedcom minority report science adviser and inventor john underkoffler demos g-speak -- the real-life version of the film039s eye-popping tai chi-meets-cyberspace computer interface is this how tomorrow039s computers will be controlledtedtalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the ted conference where the world039s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes ted stands for technology entertainment design and tedtalks cover these topics as well as science business development and the arts closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on tedcom at http:wwwtedcomtranslatefollow us on twitterhttp:wwwtwittercomtednews checkout our facebook page for ted exclusiveshttps:wwwfacebookcomted

ubuntu 1204 lts precise pangolin beta 1
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ubuntu 1204 lts precise pangolin beta 1 unity 3d unity 2d gnome classic session: http:wwwwebupd8org201203ubuntu-1204-lts-beta-1-releasedhtml

introducing the hud to ubuntu
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join us for a review of hud - ubuntu039s intent driven interface check out http:wwwmarkshuttleworthcomp=939 for more details

simulating the sensation of an object passing through your hands diginfo
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diginfo tv - http:diginfotv792011the university of electro-communicationsdevice simulates the sensation of an object passing through your hand

wearable ar guidance system diginfo
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diginfo tv - http:diginfotv14102011aistwearable action guidance system using ar

robot hand communicates grip force body temperature and touch diginfo
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robot hand communicates grip force body temperature and touchdiginfo tv - http:diginfotv1532012 interaction 2012osaka universityrobot hand for tele-handshaking

touchable 3d character projected into a real environment diginfo
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diginfo tv - http:diginfotv792011keio universityrepro3d

synaptics clearpad 7300 multitouch display hands-on video -- engadget
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synaptics is touchscreen-interface company that has around 30 customers but since that list includes the top 15 smartphone makers and the top 15

nec concept led ceiling light with integrated speaker diginfo
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nec concept led ceiling light with integrated speakerdiginfo tv - http:diginfotv932012 led next stagenec lightingled ceiling light with integrated speaker

2045: a new era for humanity
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http:2045com http:gf2045comin february of 2012 the first global future 2045 congress was held in moscow there over 50 world leading scientists from multiple disciplines met to develop a strategy for the future development of humankind one of the main goals of the congress was to construct a global network of scientists to further research on the development of cybernetic technology with the ultimate goal of transferring a human039s individual consciousness to an artificial carrier2012-2013 the global economic and social crises are exacerbated the debates on the global paradigm of future development intensifies new transhumanist movements and parties emerge russia 2045 transforms into world 2045simultaneously the 2045com international social network for open innovation is expanding here anyone interested may propose a project take part in working on it or fund it or both in the network there are scientists scholars researchers financiers and managers 2013-2014 new centers working on cybernetic technologies for the development of radical life extension rise the 039race for immortality039 starts2015-2020 the avatar is created -- a robotic human copy controlled by thought via 039brain-computer039 interface it becomes as popular as a car 2020 in russia and in the world appear -- in testing mode -- several breakthrough projects:android robots replace people in manufacturing tasks android robot servants for every home thought-controlled avatars to provide telepresence in any place of the world and abolish the need business trips flying cars thought driven mobile communications built into the body or sprayed onto the skin 2020-2025 an autonomous system providing life support for the brain and allowing it interaction with the environment is created the brain is transplanted into an avatar b with avatar b man receives new expanded life2025 the new generation of avatars provides complete transmission of sensations from all five sensory robot organs to the operator 2030-2035 rebrain -- the colossal project of brain reverse engineering is implemented world science comes very close to understanding the principles of consciousness2035 the first successful attempt to transfer one039s personality to an alternative carrier the epoch of cybernetic immortality begins 2040-2050 bodies made of nanorobots that can take any shape arise alongside hologram bodies2045-2050 drastic changes in social structure and in scientific and technological development all the for space expansion are establishedfor the man of the future war and violence are unacceptable the main priority of his development is spiritual self-improvementa new era dawns: the era of neohumanity

miragetable: freehand interaction on a projected augmented reality tabletop
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in miragetable a 3-d stereoscopic projector projects content directly on top of the curved screen the information is captured by the kinect camera which also tracks the user039s gaze this enables presentation of correct perspective use to a single user on top of the dynamic changing geometry of the real world