AlexJames Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE58F1KP20090916 By Chris Meyers TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - Imagine a light switch or a book that appears only when you need it -- Japanese scientists are one step closer to making the stuff of sci-fi films into reality after creating a hologram that can also be felt. "Up until now, holography has been for the eyes only, and if you'd try to touch it, your hand would go right through," Hiroyuki Shinoda, professor at Tokyo university and one of the developers of the technology, told Reuters. "But now we have a technology that also adds the sensation of touch to holograms." Holograms -- three-dimensional images -- are commonly found on credit cards, DVDs and CDs to prevent forgery, and larger scale holograms have been used in entertainment. By using ultrasonic waves, the scientists have developed software that creates pressure when a user's hand "touches" a hologram that is projected. In order to track a user's hand, the researchers use control sticks from Nintendo's popular Wii gaming system that are mounted above the hologram display area. The technology has so far been tested with relatively simple objects, although the researchers have more practical plans, including virtual switches at hospitals, for example, and other places where contamination by touch is an issue. Shinoda also said the technology could be used to replace other physical objects, making it economical and environmentally friendly. (Editing by Miral Fahmy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 i should think that if developed the pr0n industry will jump at the chance to use that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 i should think that if developed the pr0n industry will jump at the chance to use that! lol, now that I never though of... interesting it came to your mind first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Bit of a rubbish story without any piccies... Nice find though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Bit of a rubbish story without any piccies... Nice find though I was touching the screen while reading this thread - nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I was touching the screen while reading this thread - nothing! I was touching myself while reading the story. Nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I was touching myself while reading the story. Nothing! I fear you've gone too far this time Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 I was touching myself while reading the story. Nothing! I was touching nothing while reading the story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I was touching myself while reading the story. Nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 I fear you've gone too far this time Mike. ....u mean self confessed impotence is to far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 ....u mean self confessed impotence is to far? I don't wish to discuss Mike or his disloyal pen!s. But it is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I don't wish to discuss Mike or his disloyal pen!s. But it is a shame. I'll have you know my penis is incredibly loyal. He's been with me for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Err an interesting story turned into an even more interesting thread! Just for your info, I was being touched while I was reading that story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Err an interesting story turned into an even more interesting thread! Just for your info, I was being touched while I was reading that story. Inappropriately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Err an interesting story turned into an even more interesting thread! Just for your info, I was being touched while I was reading that story. Emotionally of Physically? Personally I didnt find it that moving... but each to their own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Back on topic- so we're edging closer to Star Trek's Holodecks eh? the pr0n industry will jump at the chance to use that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Oliver Stone's "Wild Palms" springs to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Is there anything left thats not already been man handled i can touch please. I'm still waiting for that home printer than reproduce solid shapes so i can build by own perfect plastic woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I'm still waiting for that home printer than reproduce solid shapes so i can build by own perfect plastic woman. http://www.desktopfactory.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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