Aug 10 2009Holodeck Coming Soon: Touchable Hologram
That's right folks, a fully functional Holodeck may be just around the corner. Using a combination of hologram and ultrasound technologies, a group of Japanese scientists have created a touchable, feelable 3-D image. Imagine the possibilities! I'm looking at you, Princess Leia.
Using ultrasonic waves to provide the resistance and tactile presence, the hologram simulates the sensation of rain drops or a small ball, all without interfering with the projected 3-D image. A couple of Wiimotes provide the tracking, and the programing provides the fun.
That's actually pretty freaking awesome. And I, for one, can't wait to see the long term, practical applications of this new technology (read: porn and video games).
Tokyo Scientists Create Touchable Hologram [popsci]
Thanks to Mih0, Will, eazie, Pete, Brocknoviatch and Daryl, who all prefer real life touching. Good, now rub my back.
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Reader Comments
1. Anna - August 10, 2009 11:02 AM
that's awesome I want to play!
2. deadbodyman - August 10, 2009 11:02 AM
This will make mike tyson's punchout on the nes emulator perfect.
3. Pat - August 10, 2009 11:02 AM
Is there anything that can't be done using a Wiimote? To think, this will be Nintendo's best contribution to science and history.
4. Johnsen - August 10, 2009 11:07 AM
Awsome! now ..Hologram this *smack!*
5. catch22 - August 10, 2009 11:08 AM
neat
6. Freddy K - August 10, 2009 11:18 AM
Interactive porn!!! Woo Hoo!
GW, there is finally a way you can have your way with the dinos.
7. naas - August 10, 2009 11:21 AM
I feel like I've left my body & made it back safe this time, right before it started raining
8. LSDiesel - August 10, 2009 11:23 AM
It seems as if the world is on the brink of a technologic revolution. An army of Wii-controled robots will....
damn. I'm not funny today. Forgive me.
9. Bath Captain - August 10, 2009 11:25 AM
Sick Holoograms!
ROBOT BABES GALLERY!
http://themostawesomepageintheuniverse.com/
10. AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRG - August 10, 2009 11:27 AM
Comes with Time traveler, the best game ever
11. therealRoboticDeathArmy - August 10, 2009 11:34 AM
@ everyone. in my highly uneducated opinion, ya'll suck dog balls
12. LSDiesel - August 10, 2009 11:37 AM
@11, in my highly educated opinion, it would be best if people like you would off themselves.
13. Douche McAllister - August 10, 2009 11:45 AM
@12
Don't feed the troll.
14. naas - August 10, 2009 12:17 PM
They should've tried it with boobs
15. Devotchka84f - August 10, 2009 12:53 PM
Sure. It's all fun and games until the holograms become real and start killing. Has Star Trek taught us nothing??
16. therealRoboticDeathArmy - August 10, 2009 12:57 PM
@13 NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM, you definitely suck dog balls
17. Mr. Krinkle - August 10, 2009 12:57 PM
Are these images just being produced on that TV behind them?
18. Calabasa209 - August 10, 2009 1:07 PM
another example of the most important question i have for any and all new technology: can you f*ck it??
19. monketron - August 10, 2009 2:07 PM
i would want some holographic (and touchable) anime girls.
20. crsfc - August 10, 2009 2:29 PM
I dont believe it. It just looks like a tv to me
21. scurl - August 10, 2009 4:55 PM
this reminds me of a good question....will they be working on finally perfecting a scent generator to go along with this touchy feely technology? think of the scat fetishists market alone!
these people'd be rich. er.
22. GeekoFan - August 11, 2009 4:05 AM
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