The weird sensation that you were feeling before you clicked on this post was probably because of the image that you are currently staring at. Yep, looks like that guy is shaking hands with his computer.
Is that freaky or what?
A recent project by NTT Comware will allow the users to feel information on the screen. Sounds weird, doesn’t it?
How’s this possible, you ask? Well, The answer lies with 3D technology and NTT’s attempt to hit back at Philips’ latest invention in the same field. NTT’s system relies on two cameras and a stuffed glove that can add the elements of feeling to the user. Here’s how it works:
* The system uses two cameras & special glasses
*These cameras take respective images and combine them into a 3D image on screen.
* The stuffed-glove receives the final data and transmits that to the human user. This gives a feeling of the 3d image on screen.
The NTT’s latest prototype is an improvement upon an existing system built back in 2005.
As of now this system is a one way system. So, I might be able to feel when I shake my boss’s hand during a video conference. But, he won’t feel me (pun not intended). However, NTT Comware is working on a system that will work both ways.
The system was unveiled by the company on June 20th. It will go on display in the Industrial Virtual Reality Expo at Tokyo Big Sight between June 27 to 29. So go on shake hands with your system.
