Name: The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology
Uploaded: 2009-11-16T01:00:00Z
Duration: 13 min 33 s
Description: At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data -- including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper "laptop." In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says he'll open-source the software behind SixthSense, to open its possibilities to all.

At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data -- including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper "laptop." In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says he'll open-source the software behind SixthSense, to open its possibilities to all.

The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology

Director of research, Samsung Research America

Merging everyday gestures and objects with digital information unlocks new ways to interact with technology. A homemade motion-sensing device built for two dollars inspired tools that let people paint on walls, browse photos on any surface, and even turn paper into a computer. By projecting pixels into the real world, digital interfaces become as intuitive as picking up a coffee cup or scribbling a note. This seamless blend helps people stay human and connected, not just glued to screens.