during a TED talk in Vancouver that Imran Chaudhri caused a sensation by showcasing an amazing concept in the form of a small device, essentially a wearable that can be attached to an item of clothing like a brooch.
This “smartphone” of the future is mainly controlled by voice and hand gestures. When called upon, it can project multiple pieces of information onto the user’s own hand. It then becomes possible to interact with that information to take a call, for example, or to display your heart rate during exercise or manage playlists.
Ultimately, Humane’s goal is to build the first AI hardware and software services platform, billed as respecting lofty principles like being innovative, ethical, efficient, inclusive, and human-centered. In the meantime, this is still only a concept, closer to an intelligent assistant than a real smartphone, although it paves the way for new technologies and uses.
This is not the first time that human skin has been used as a vector for technology. In the past, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology partnered with Microsoft to develop smart tattoo technology, designed for controlling certain devices remotely through simple actions on the skin. Japanese researchers have since developed patches that allow the real-time monitoring of the wearer’s temperature, blood sugar level, or blood pressure.
Now that the technology exists, it remains to be seen how it might be applied and brought into mainstream use.INQUIRER.net wants to hear from you! Take part in our reader survey and help us be better. Click on this image to answer.Subscribe to our daily newsletter
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