Category Archives: Interaction Technology
12 Haptic Interfaces
For a bit of entertainment check out this list of 12 Haptic Interfaces, via OObject. There are some legitimately interesting and useful project listed, my favorites being the Haptic Radar and the Haptic Guitar Hero Game for Blind People. On … Continue reading
Airborne Ultrasound Tactile Display
This is an exceedingly interesting demonstration from Shinodalabs, demonstrating a method to interact with virtual objects in open space. Feedback is also provided, allowing the user to “feel” the object as they interact with it. I would be very interested … Continue reading
Open Source Multi-Touch from TouchKit
From Gizmag – TouchKit: the open source, multi-touch screen developer’s kit. NOR_/D is offering an open source multi-touch screen framework for a little under $1600. It is amazingly affordable — opening the doors for a great deal of research into … Continue reading
Touchscreen for iMac
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) has a short article on adding touch to an 20″ or 24″ iMac. http://www.tuaw.com/2008/06/18/troll-touch-your-imac-screen/ Touchscreens are often hailed as the downfall of keyboards and mice. Their usefulness in situations such as kiosks is well established, … Continue reading