Name: Meet the SixthSense interaction
Uploaded: 2009-03-10T01:00:00Z
Duration: 8 min 28 s
Description: This demo -- from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry -- was the buzz of TED. It's a wearable device with a projector that paves the way for profound interaction with our environment. Imagine "Minority Report" and then some.

This demo -- from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry -- was the buzz of TED. It's a wearable device with a projector that paves the way for profound interaction with our environment. Imagine "Minority Report" and then some.

Meet the SixthSense interaction

Director of research, Samsung Research America

Instead of reaching for a phone to search for facts, a new wearable device projects information directly onto everyday objects—whether a book, a product in a store, or even a person's hand. Built with just $350 of off-the-shelf parts, it tracks gestures and responds instantly, making digital data accessible through natural movement. With features like real-time product ratings and the ability to draw a working watch on your own skin, it blurs the line between the physical and digital worlds. This early prototype hints at a future where relevant information is always within reach, seamlessly blending with daily life.