Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Want to play with 3-D Virtual Objects?

Microsoft's Holodesk will let you!!  They are using Kinect to allow you to play with, hold and juggle virtual 3-D objects through holographs.  They appear as if they are real and even factor in gravity.  However you will still need to look at the screen in order to see the objects.  Holodesk isn't due to release any time soon however it gives you glimpse into the future.

What could be used as virtual objects; animals, people, could they be used for training simulations?  Using the example in the video below where users are able to juggle objects and view on screen, will there be a time when they will actually appear in your hand and be sensitive to touch or smell?  Certainly a technology to keep an eye on!


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