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August 15, 2013 11:00 am GMT

Haptix Lets You Transform Any Space Into a 3D Multitouch Surface

Multitouch

Touchscreens have revolutionized the way we interact with media. But so far, touch technology has mostly been limited to screens.

Now, two engineers have developed a sensor called Haptix that enables any surface to become a multitouch control system for your television or computer — whether it's a screen, a keyboard, or even a table.

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Haptix isn't the first system to introduce gesture controlLeap Motion created a controller that allows users to execute commands on computer screens via hand gestures.

Darren Lim, one of the creators of Haptix, told Mashable that "unlike Leap Motion, Haptix doesn't rely on infrared," which means it can be employed in "all lighting conditions and on reflective surfaces." Read more...

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