Scientists from the University of Tokyo have created what they’re calling an Airborne Ultrasound Tactile Display, that’s basically a touchable holographic 3D display. Integrating a concave mirror onto which an LCD projector creates the image part of the system, together with an acoustic radiation pressure generator, the display can generate the feel of coming into physical contact with projected 3D objects as the user moves their hand around.
Video demo after the cut
Obscura Digital, who specialise in interactive media, have released a video demonstrating their new VisionAire “multitouch” projection system. The company themselves admit that it’s not exactly true multitouch, since there’s actually no contact involved; in fact, you gesture around in mid-air to control different windows and other objects. Multiple people can use the system at the same time.
Check out the video demo of VisionAire after the cut
The Sub-Spacial Communication Pod sounds like something out of a bad sci-fi movie. In reality, it looks more like something out of my favorite sci-fi movie.
On a trip to London a couple of years ago some friends and I went to the British Museum. Unfortunately we only got as far as the foyer and the gift-shop, as there was a sudden bomb threat and we were all ushered outside into the wet weather. Still, while we were there we had the chance to admire the rear-projection TV screens that list the current exhibits, each a pane of glass suspended in the room’s corners. Now, thanks to eBay, I could have one of my own… only time has moved on and this one is HD and holographic.
It seems that the future as portrayed in movies is truly upon us. From flying cars to androids, what kind of future can do without holographic displays, The Cheoptics360 by Danish company viZoo, really seems to be one of those things that’s ubiquitous in all futuristic sci-fi flicks. The system creates truly 3 dimensional images that can be seen clearly from all angles. The Cheoptics360 uses a four-sided pyramid made of transparent material at which specially formatted videos are projected to create 3D images. Currently the system is mainly used for product display or film but is attempting to gain a broader market, perhaps someday a part of your living room.
The Cheoptics360: 3D That’s Really 3D [Via: Gearlog]
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