Now holograms you can touch

"The holodeck" from "Star trek" became closer to reality after the appearance of the system that allows you to touch the three-dimensional image with his bare hands. Tactile hologram can be felt through the vibrations of sound waves in the air.

Technology can be used not only in entertainment but also in medicine. For example, surgeons will be able to tactilely explore the images obtained by computed tomography, and visitors to museums and exhibitions to touch the valuable exhibits, writes New Scientist.

The system, developed by scientists at Bristol University, creates a tangible three-dimensional images using ultrasonic waves, which are focused on projecting device.



The system is based on advanced tactile feedback UltraHaptics, forming a directional ultrasound, which puts pressure on the fingers and palm of the user. The position of the hands of the user monitors the sensor Leap Motion. The result is a sense of contact with the real object.

The researchers argue that the ability to see things and touch them with your hands will help much deeper dive into the world of virtual reality. At the moment the system is able to play simple geometric shapes, such as sphere and pyramid.

Scientists say the technology can also be used to protect the touch screen from germs, for example, when using ATMs or information kiosks.

Source: hi-news.ru