Pattie Maes and the Sixth Sense (Video)

The “Sixth Sense” is an MIT Media Lab project currently in development. I thought it would be good to show you this video so you can understand how ubiquitous computing is developing and then think of the various ways that architecture can make use of such emerging technologies. Projects like the “Sixth Sense” will greatly affect our daily lives, and architecture is in a prime spot to make the most of such innovations.

So, without further ado – here is the video:

VIDEO REVIEW

The “Sixth Sense” is a project that brings easily accessible and relevant meta information to people as they go about their daily lives. With its seamless functionality, this technology strives to help people make better decisions in real-time.

It is amazing to hear Pattie Maes explain that the technology behind this project will eventually cost about the price of a cell phone. Its prolific nature works well as projected information emitted from this technology (worn around your neck) can be used on any surface, including the palm of your hand.

To operate the “Sixth Sense” technology, one only needs to use natural hand gestures to interact with the dynamic information projected. Mae shows some creative examples of how such an innovation can be used on the fly — from taking pictures to getting real-time meta data about products, news media, events and even people you meet.

It is nice to see such innovations in development. The “Sixth Sense” has great potential because it truly aims toward helping people carry out tasks and make more informed decisions.

Now, as architects it is our responsibility to guide such innovations as we uncover varying ways to make the most of such technologies in effort to better the occupant experience.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

What potential do see for this “Sixth Sense” project? As people travel through your buildings, how might you integrate such an innovation into the experience through design?

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