http://cordis.europa.eu/ictresults/index.cfm/section/news/tpl/article/id/89667

Okay so who is dorky enough to recognize that this is exactly how a holodeck works in star trek. More or less.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holodeck

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"The holodeck is depicted as an enclosed room in which objects and people are simulated by a combination of replicated matter, tractor beams, and shaped force fields onto which holographic images are projected. Sounds and smells are simulated by speakers and fragranced fluid atomizers, respectively. The feel of a large environment is simulated by suspending the participants on force fields which move with their feet, keeping them from reaching the walls of the room (a virtual treadmill). Perspective is retained through use of sound damping fields and graviton lenses, which make objects, people, and sounds appear to be more distant. The effect is an ultra-realistic simulation of an environment, with which the user can interact."

Closer to a real holodeck! I guess we need to invent working force fields first.

4/13/2008 8:55:24 PM

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"who is dorky enough to recognize that this is exactly how a holodeck works"

damn. it doesnt take much to be a dork these days







very cool stuff though. i want to go work there.






[Edited on April 14, 2008 at 12:06 AM. Reason : ]

4/14/2008 12:04:28 AM