MIT presents Wear Ur World: The sixth sense technology
MIT Media Lab grad student and creator of WUW sixth sense Pranav Mistry demonstrates the revolutionary technology. (Credit: MIT)
Ever wonder how it would be like to be able to have the technology to access any information by using any flat surface into a touch screen window? You have probably seen the movie Minority Report a few years back with Tom Cruise navigating himself around through virtual space with just his hands and wonder if that technology would be available in the near future.
Well, A group from MIT have developed a technology such as that. Their Wear Ur World “WUW” sixth sense prototype was put together using everyday gadgets like a camera, small projector, and a mirror. The neat thing about this is that it will only cost approximately$350 to assemble such a device. Of course you need the right softwares to do so, which hopefully will be provided soon to the public. The current prototype WUW sixth sense design is not sleek or somewhat attractive to be wearing around all the time but hopefully they can make a more sleeker design in the near future. Wearing a camera system around your neck or attaching it to your cap on a day to day basis would get annoying sooner than later.
The device gives you the ability to access maps, pull up flight information, look up information in the web, take pictures with the use of your fingers, and even access time by simply drawing a circle on your wrist. The WUW sixth sense prototype could revolutionize our lifestyle design without a doubt.
A recent presentation from Dr. Pattie Maes on TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) showcased the new technology in the video below. Pranav Mistry, who is the genius creator of WUW sixth sense, showcase the everyday use of the device in this video.
Way Cool! I want one!
Good stuff, man!