Mind-Blowing Disney Sensor Tech Brings Gesture Based Computing To Everyday Objects

Forget smartphones or tablets - the future of touch control could be doorknobs, furniture or even your own body. Researchers at Disney Research in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have created Touché, a system that can detect a variety of touch gestures on everyday objects.

The researchers say Touché could be used to create smart doorknobs that unlock when grasped in a certain way or allow tables and chairs to sense the position of people using them. It could also let you control your phone by touching your fingers together or tapping your palm.

Check out my favorite use at the 3:09 mark!

Source:  http://www.disneyresearch.com/research/projects/hci_touche_drp.htm