“A Day Made of Glass” by Corning

Cool concept video by Corning about what can be done using their glass technology in digital and physical environments. Lots of interesting ideas. Where is the multi-user interaction?

LightSpace by Microsoft Research

LightSpace combines elements of surface computing and augmented reality research to create a highly interactive space where any surface, and even the space between surfaces, is fully interactive. This concept transforms the ideas of surface computing into the new realm of spatial computing. Instrumented with multiple depth cameras and projectors, LightSpace is a small room installation designed to explore a variety of interactions and computational strategies related to interactive displays and the space that they inhabit. LightSpace cameras and projectors are calibrated to 3D real world coordinates, allowing for projection of graphics correctly onto any surface visible by both camera and projector. Selective projection of the depth camera data enables emulation of interactive displays on un-instrumented surfaces (such as a standard table or office desk), as well as facilitates mid-air interactions between and around these displays. For example, after performing multi-touch interactions on a virtual object on the tabletop, the user may transfer the object to another display by simultaneously touching the object and the destination display. Or the user may “pick up” the object by sweeping it into their hand, see it sitting in their hand as they walk over to an interactive wall display, and “drop” the object onto the wall by touching it with their other hand.

20 Foot Canvas by EVL at Univ. of Illinois

A huge touchwall was recently installed at the Electronic Visualization Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 18 HD screens with a resolution of 8160 x 2304 pixels comprise the EVL tiled display, also known as the Cyber-Commons. This video describes the touch-enabled paint application using an iPad as a palette and multi-touch (either hands or other implements) for users to paint on the 20 ft. virtual canvas.

Facade Projection by Unknown

Another great facade projection project.

Tiny Apartment by Gary Chang

In Hong Kong, because of the space, apartments are small and expensive. Gary Chang, an architect, decided to design a 344 sq. ft. apartment to be able to change into 24 different designs, all by just sliding panels and walls. He calls this the “Domestic Transformer.”

PIXELS by Patrick Jean

Interesting concept video. PIXELS is Patrick Jean’ latest short film, shot on location in New York.

Smart Geometry 2010 by Felipe Pecegueiro do Amaral Cura

Really interesting video talking about how to use parametric software to control objects in space. Lots to think about. Great work over there on so many different levels. More info on the conference website.

Firefly by SENSEable City Lab

Flyfire, a project initiated by the SENSEable City Laboratory in collaboration with ARES Lab (Aerospace Robotics and Embedded Systems Laboratory) aims to transform any ordinary space into a highly immersive and interactive display environment.

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