MaximumPC has an interesting story about a new computer interface developed by a team of research at MIT lead by Dr. Pattie Maes called, "Sixth Sense".Sixth Sense is a small device that hangs around your neck like lanyard and automatically provides you information based on gestures or simply your surroundings. For example, if you are talking to someone that is recognized by The Sixth Sense it can project meta-data about the person (background, publications, or whatnot). It also responds to gestures you make in front of the lanyard mounted camera.
The device itself is a modified mobile phone with a camera that provides access to the Internet. I'm not sure if its projects information on any surface or just on your eye (think Star Truck Cyborgs). Anyway, the video is not available yet but the story by MaximumPC sounds like it was a real crowd pleaser. This is quite a bit beyond multi-touch and if the demo lives up to the hype it probably makes Jeff Han's landmark presentation at TED 2006 look archaic.
That said, I'll always be a big fan of Jeff Han and that presentation three years ago. He wasn't the first to do multi-touch but he sure did break the ice in a really big way. The multi-touch industry owes Jeff Han its gratitude.
Update March 10th, 2009
The TED conference has finally released the video of the presentation which is really good.
Update Feb. 6th, 2009
Engadget has posted videos of the amazing Six Sense technology complements of WIRED magazine.
Update Feb 5th, 2009 (afternoon)
FastCompany has more information on Six Sense with some cool photos!
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