TED2006: sixth sense interface

[grimdc13]

It's TED2009 not 2006...typo demons...it's still hard type right now..shoulder still hurts.

You've guys just got to see this thing!

Demo:
http://blog.ted.com/2009/03/sixth_sense_demo.php

Interview with the creator:
http://blog.ted.com/2009/03/sixth_sense_pranav.php

Let me know what you think? Do you think we can be too connected? Doesn't this feel like the tech in Minority Report?
What do you think this would mean for CG or even Wacoms..would we able to just project our art work on our walls and and and draw with our stylus?

[seven]

I'm in favor of technology like this. I know I would use it. augmented reality is something you will see more and more as the years go by. I believe it will allow us to have more information at our fingertips and make things a bit more mobile. Now cell phones do this a bit and that's fine but being able to grab information in front of you is even better. Conversations with someone new could be easier though at first would be a bit awkward and controversial. My argument against those who feel it is too invasive is that you can pretty much find out anything about anyone as long as they have a presence online. To me, I don't see a difference. If you are worried about the act of doing it right in front of you then you have other issues.

[Bbox85]

Cool stuff. I'm entertained by the concept of this; however, I would not want to wear all that junk around my neck. Also, imagine meeting someone who has a similar name to a celebrity or even worse, a celebrity of the adult industry... What pops up on their chest at that point? lol Could be a controversial piece of equipment and may make people a little bit uncomfortable speaking to you knowing that you're wearing one. Pretty neat though.

[grimdc13]

yeah I don't know if I want to paint my nails rainbow colors either...but I guess it would be harder on you guys.

[ReplicA]

Yeah, that looks pretty retarded to me. No offense to anyone, but god damn, the hardware looks stupid, the actions look stupid, and who cares about getting all that info when you first meet someone? Seriously, grow some nuts and ask the person. The whole "6th sense" thing sounds like internet addicted horse crap to me. Don't find your own opinion, this internet phone thingy will tell you what to think.

I see the market for it, and I'm sure it'll blow up, and everyone will have it, but that doesn't make it any less stupid. I know people still use amazon.com ratings to give them the opinion they think they should have, but people like that need things harder for them, not easier. It's ridiculous, having the internet tell you what you should think, what you should say, and who you should talk too. And no, I don't look at ratings for movies before I watch them, if it looks cool, I will see it. Same with music, games, and every other form of entertainment, I don't let the opinions of people I don't know sway my opinion.

Like I said, I'm sure everyone will have one, but it's still a stupid idea.

[KEDavidson]

i agree with Replica, in fact i'm going to let him inform all my decisions from now on.


seriously though it's going to take all the effort and fun out of stalking people...

[ReplicA]

i agree with Replica, in fact i'm going to let him inform all my decisions from now on.


:D Ha hahahaa nice