natural user interface

Bruno Zamborlin demonstrates a HyperSurfaces-enabled car door, where taps, touches and knocks are registered by vibration sensors and transformed into actions by AI algorithms running of a standalone system-on-chip

Computers

HyperSurfaces uses AI to make object interfacing more natural

Back in 2012, Bruno Zamborlin revealed a tiny device that could transform any surface into a musical instrument. Now he's unveiled HyperSurfaces, which taps into the power of AI and machine learning to turn "any object of any material, shape and size" into a user interface.

Microsoft and the University of Washington are developing an electronic contact lens that can non-invasively monitor and wirelessly report blood sugar levels

Diabetes

Microsoft developing electronic contact lens to monitor blood sugar

Microsoft and the University of Washington are developing an electronic contact lens that can non-invasively monitor and wirelessly report blood sugar levels.

The Sensors and Devices group at Microsoft Research has developed a new system called HoloDesk that allows users to pick up, move and even shoot virtual 3D objects

Science

Microsoft HoloDesk lets users handle virtual 3D objects

The Sensors and Devices group at Microsoft Research has developed a new system called HoloDesk that allows users to pick up, move and even shoot virtual 3D objects.

With Project Natal "you are the controller" as shown in this demo at CES 2010

Games

Project Natal to ship in 2010

Project Natal, Microsoft's attempt to out-Wii the Wii, will be on store shelves by the end of 2010.