Skinput, is getting me really excited, since I’ve never even imagined that mankind would be creating this type of technology so soon. While resistive touchscreens are being phased out in favor of capacitive screens, Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft are working together on touchscreens for the skin on your body, called Skinput.
To use this new technology the user must strap on an armband containing piezoelectric cantilevers (sensors that measure pressure, acceleration and force) with a pico projector similar to what’s found in phones beaming the interface onto the skin. Imagine being able to play video games, pair up wirelessly to phones or PCs, send text messages all by tapping different pressure points on the skin on your arm.
20 volunteers who have tested the system have provided positive feedback on the ease of navigation. The researchers say the system also works well when the user is walking or running.
Watch the video below for more details.
Do you think this technology will be viable in the near future? Leave a comment and let me know what you think.
OMG! Technology at its best. I think alot of young person will try it, but for me, I think i may try it out once and that’s it. For people who are health conscious they may think about other complications. I guess they have their Niche and will satisfy their needs. Thanks for this one Sam.
Thanks for commenting Tom.
Most definitely when this technology becomes more available we will see the younger generation using it the most. I doubt that it would cause any health problems though, but then we can never tell.
Let’s see what happens.
Great post Robyn. Hmmm I wonder where will “technology” be in the next 5 years? lol
just a thought
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Thanks for reading Kharim. I think technology will be beyond our wildest dreams in the next 5 years. Hope i’ll still be around to enjoy it.
Yreah Robyn, hope to be around to enjoy it
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Very interesting in terms of the manipulation of acoustics to represent user input. An interesting study and i think the results of the accuracy were the proof that it has a future. Good to see “out-of-the-box” creative thinking. i think what will be their main task however is its application and user base while it may have tremendous appeal to disabled person easier forms of input devices do exist and will be their competition. One interesting technology i would like to see it paired up with is a HUD in glasses instead of the projector on to the skin.
Thanks for reading James
The HUD in the glasses is definitely something I think about. Have only seen it in cartoons though, but I’m sure someone is developing it. Competition is good, it inspires change and innovation.
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