Wednesday, April 23, 2014

What concepts from science fiction are becoming reality? (part 3)


In “The Avengers,” Iron Man manipulates a number of holographic computer displays with just a few movements of his hand. We also saw this type of technology in “Minority Report.” Today, this technology is being developed, and motion controls already exist through Microsoft's Kinect or Sony's PS-Eye. With the 2012 BMW 3-series, you can see your speed, the posted speed, and an arrow pointing the way for navigation, all displayed on your windshield as a sort of “Heads Up Display” (HUD). HUD's are already used on many fighter planes. To experience personal augmented-reality, Google Glass is the current option—a hands-free smartphone designed as a pair of glasses which responds to voice commands.

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