The system has previously been used in a digital museum setting to display artifacts which cannot normally be touched. /
At CEATEC Japan 2010, NiCT displayed a prototype Multi-Sensory Interaction System, creating a natural and realistic way to interact with virtual objects. The object on display is called ‘Ginkunro’, it is a censer, or incense burner, and was made in Japan during the Nara period in the 8th Century for scenting clothing.
The interaction system is made up of four main parts, the 3D imaging device, which allows the object to be seen in 3D, the haptic device developed by American company, SensAble, which allows the object to be touched, the Contact Sound generator and the micro-aroma-shooter.
The contact sound device generates sound depending on where and how the user applies pressure to a specific material.
The micro-aroma-shooter releases aromas directly to the users nose without the smell spreading out.
The system has previously been used in a digital museum setting to display artifacts which cannot normally be touched, and NiCT is considering other future applications such as advanced medical diagnosis, training and surgical simulations, product design and for interacting with products in an online environment.
See the video here: http://www.diginfo.tv/2010/10/14/10-0218-d-en.php
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