Depending on how the ZeroTouch is used, it can be used for different things – as a drawing board when flat on a table; as a canvas when hanging in the air, and if it’s rested against a computer monitor, it can be used as a touchscreen for controlling programs. The only kink they haven’t ironed out yet is how to zoom in and out, when no pinching is involved.
The Texan students who worked on the ZeroTouch prototype believe it could help sufferers of muscle fatigue, as no pressure is needed to interact with the frame. That may be true, but how many times have your arms ached after waving them around for the Kinect or Wii? [PhysOrg]
Mr Biggles
Friday, May 13, 2011 at 8:16 AM“it could help sufferers of muscle fatigue, as no pressure is needed to interact with the frame”
It’s it less stressful to be able to rest your hands against a screen…?
TSH
Friday, May 13, 2011 at 12:09 PMYa know, a few of these set up in a “box” shape could mean true 3D interactions…
Jake D
Friday, May 13, 2011 at 4:53 PMIt may help people who thought it looks really cool in Sci-Fi and want to give it a go. I’m pretty sure this is what Tom Cruise was using in Minority Report. I reckon I’ve seen it other movies too, just can’t think where.
AnthonyP
Friday, May 13, 2011 at 7:25 PMnot sure if IBM/Lenovo already have a patent on this. Have a check out of their zero touch LCD monitors. Just go to a supermarket with IBM/Lenovo gear running the POS!
All I want is one to fit my 60″ TV for a touch screen media centre interface!