Google
is one of the largest supporters and innovators of new tech, and one
of their latest and lesser-known pursuits is currently known as
project Soli. The project involves the use of radar sensors packaged
in a tiny chip that detects physical movements, allowing a person to
manipulate and interface with existing tech simply by small gestures.
Imagine turning up a radio by rubbing your fingers together, or
flipping through channels by quickly extending your index finger.
Gestures we're used to making with touch screen technology may soon
become airborne. It's hard to say if this tech will catch on, but if
Microsoft's "Kinect" fiasco is any indication, people
aren't really all that excited to feel like they're living out a
scene of "Minority Report." Some research has even shown
that people prefer tactile interface, whether through buttons, keys,
or touch screens. Still, even though Google Glass didn't exactly
catch on, Google is an expert at saturating the market with new tech
standards. We might see more of project Soli in the future, whether
we like it or not.
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