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portal technology in the real world

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Portal in Real Life

Inspired by the mind-bending transportation technology in last year’s sleeper hit game Portal, this video clip uses digital augmented reality technology to produce a similar effect in the real world.

Created by EmmanuelMFr of France’s Total Immersion, the illusions in the video really are reminiscent of those in the game…

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posted: April 29th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

change your clothes, virtually.

filed under: digital imaging | future tech | interactive

Fabric Change Augmented Reality System

This amazing tech demo shows off an augmented reality system which can digitally swap out textures on clothing. While it sounds pretty simple, the ability to exactly mimic the behavior and appearance of cloth is extremely difficult to pull off…

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posted: November 23rd, 2007 stumble it! 4 comments author: technabob

hp mscape: augmented reality gaming handheld

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HP Mscape Portable Concept

HP today revealed a prototype for a new handheld video game system which would take cues from your real-world environment and embed them into the game play.

The Mscape concept allows you to use the portable gaming device as a “lens” to the world around you, superimposing interactive elements into the scene in real time…

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posted: September 27th, 2007 stumble it! 3 comments author: technabob

microsoft surface: interactive multi touch tabletop computer revealed

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Microsoft Surface Example

Microsoft today announced the launch of a new product line known as Surface. The tabletop system is designed to create interactive experiences using gestures, touch and objects placed on the surface of the tabletop…

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posted: May 29th, 2007 stumble it! 9 comments author: technabob

prototype augmented reality system from msft

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Check out this cool video of Microsoft’s prototype for an augmented reality system known as “PlayAnywhere“…

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posted: August 6th, 2006 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

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