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You're going to watch all 15 minutes of this video -- trust me. Above is Pranav Mistry demonstrating his SixthSense technology, which has to be one of the greatest inventions ever. Basically, SixthSense brings all of the information stuck on your computer and the internet into the real world using very inexpensive and already available technologies. I don't want to ruin the video by listing all the cool things it can do, but as an example you can look at a boarding pass for your flight and instantly know whether it is on time or delayed.

How is this even remotely videogame related? Well, check out 9:37. See, videogames. However, playing a racing game on a sheet of paper isn't really the best of gaming SixthSense could deliver. Videogames and reality could seriously collide on some amazingly epic levels thanks to this thing. The possibilities for ARGs are endless. You could instantly see a person's WoW character and their stats or simply play a game of NSMB Wii on a wall with some friends. Yes, this technology is probably going to be used for so much more than just videogames, but I really just needed an excuse to share it.


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Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 13:04
Daxelman
I saw it on TV. Pretty cool except for the part where people started talking about body implants.

Conspiracy theory or not, I don't want to give Google the chance to actually control my body. I'll take alcohol, weed, and even Red Bull, but electrical devices stay out of my body.
mutti92's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 13:23
mutti92
wow that's amazing
whateverthismeanstoyou's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 13:30
whateverthismeanstoyou
definitely interesting. Real world application still appears to be an issue, but it is an idea worth spreading.
GamesAreArt's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 13:49
GamesAreArt
Thank you thank you thank you. This looks awesome.
ace of knaves's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 13:49
ace of knaves
Yep, that's incredible.
garison's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 13:52
garison
definitely cool
armless-phelan's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:01
armless-phelan
This does seem very interesting, and I can see the potential uses in the medical field right now (communication for the impaired and such), but I think it'll be a few more years before it becomes refined enough to be practical. Even then, it may be awhile before it transfers to the entertainment sector. Gamers like their HD and physical controllers, but Natal and Sony's motion controller (not to mention real use of Motion Plus) may make the transition much smoother.
Tactix's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:02
Tactix
Looks amazing. do want.
OverlordZombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:02
OverlordZombie
The Future is here, gentlemen
prolifikstudio's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:14
prolifikstudio
darn too bad the worlds going to end in 2012
BalloonFighter's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:14
BalloonFighter
When this first takes off , people are going to think they're so cool writing on walls. It's going to be really annoying.
nukka jdav's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:16
nukka jdav
I saw this on TED a few days ago. Really cool to see such a forward thinker. I love how his focus is making this widely available as soon as possible. Good dude.
Onlineatron's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:23
Onlineatron
Every technology designer needs to stop what they're doing RIGHT now and help this guy get the widely available NOW!
Taylor Wilcox's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:25
Taylor Wilcox
hmm...for games though, I'd still rather have a controller.
NoMoneyLeftBoy's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:28
NoMoneyLeftBoy
Camera wobble's a major issue for me. Stablizing the image should be a next priority imo.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:29
Dexter345
Obviously needs more work, but so far it looks totally rad.
Darko Ivanovic's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:38
Darko Ivanovic
prideful fool..
Avalon51's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 14:38
Avalon51
Fucking Minority Report shit right there
AlLeBlanc's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 15:16
AlLeBlanc
Future is NOW
reindall's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 15:29
reindall
Augumented reality concepts have been around for years, this is nothing new. Change that projector into HUD glasses or virtual retinal display and then we'll be talking.
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 16:04
Daxelman
reindall: Ugh, "virtual retinal display".

That just sounds painful...
Rondo-Vanity's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 16:05
Rondo-Vanity
Just saw this on Economic Times' website. This technology is simply revolutionary; it cant come out soon enough. Thank you, Pranav Mistry, et al for creating this device out of technology already in use. Goes to show that nothing is truly perfected; it can always be made better.

Despite how that may sound, that is not a sarcastic statement. I'm just glad that my father introduced this to me today. Once again, simply brilliant!
hpv's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 16:21
hpv
Least interesting TED lecture I've ever seen. Maybe it gets cool at some point, but I turned that shit off because it's not interesting.
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 18:35
Jon B
So... it's Natal, but actually useful?
Charlietime's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 18:51
Charlietime
dead space hologram display is a comin
Cough's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 19:31
Cough
Wait wait wait. I saw this already. A long time ago. November 09? More like February 09.

youtube.com/watch?v=mUdDhWfpqxg

It's great isn't it? Now all we need is nuclear batteries.
secondthumb's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2009 20:18
secondthumb
I can't see someone in a helmet augmentation rig without thinking of the old SNL skits with the helmet dish-wearing weatherman. You know, with the guy who's like a senator for Minnesota now....oh, my...
Lokyar's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/23/2009 00:01
Lokyar
My friend's response to this video:
nothing remarkable here, just applying a multi-touch surface idea to already available and well documented 3-D interface and wearable computer tech. Also pico projectors. nothing new here at all, just updating stuff thats been done.

Its not being used in any particularly new way. I've seen a patent for something that is exactly this. I saw it in the late 90s

Its meh, epic meh, and I'll tell you why.
Cost
People have been trying to do systems like this for years and that has always been whats stopped it. real world product experience shows that such items are very expensive in the long term because you will constantly have to offer expensive integration support and replacements.

The current prototype system costs approximate $350 to build. thats for the system components not the computer you hook it to. Probably needs a netbook at least, So another 279.99 as long as you don't mind asstastic performance and a Pepto pink color. total price of entry at prototype level: 629.99. mind you that netbook can't play movies or do any of the other fun stuff
That sound like fun to you?

My response: You have no soul.
Carl Sagan's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/23/2009 01:01
Carl Sagan
I think calling this guy one of the best inventors on Earth is a major exaggeration.
networkingyuppy's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/23/2009 02:40
networkingyuppy
I'm going to be investing my money as a shareholder to have moar moniez!
superdupersomething's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/23/2009 08:25
superdupersomething
That is...just...wow.
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/23/2009 10:46
RonBurgandy2010
How much.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/23/2009 12:33
Sexualchocolate
Want! no, NEED!

How much? I NEED!
bottled dark's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/24/2009 23:09
bottled dark
holy shit.
i want a portable Minority Report Computer...

the watch thing was awesome and so was copying text off of paper.
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