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So an interesting video to start the blog!
This video is about augmented reality.
Augmented reality (AR) is a term for a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented bycomputer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. It is related to a more general concept called mediated reality, in which a view of reality is modified (possibly even diminished rather than augmented) by a computer. As a result, the technology functions by enhancing one’s current perception of reality. By contrast, virtual reality replaces the real world with a simulated one. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_reality)
I believe that augmented reality would be integrated into our daily lives really soon. there's a iPhone app called WordLens, which makes use of augmented reality. it works as a translater and the user simply holds the camera over the words/text and it would be translated on the phone screen.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/word-lens-augmented-reality-app-instantly-translates-whatever-yo/
we went on to nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology (sometimes shortened to "nanotech") is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally, nanotechnology deals with developing materials, devices, or other structures possessing at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometres.Quantum mechanical effects are important at this quantum-realm scale.
Nanotechnology is very diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly, from developing new materials with dimensions on the nanoscale to investigating whether we can directly control matter on the atomic scale. Nanotechnology entails the application of fields of science as diverse as surface science, organic chemistry, molecular biology, semiconductor physics, microfabrication, etc.
There is much debate on the future implications of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology may be able to create many new materials and devices with a vast range of applications, such as in medicine, electronics, biomaterials and energy production. On the other hand, nanotechnology raises many of the same issues as any new technology, including concerns about the toxicity and environmental impact of nanomaterials,[1] and their potential effects on global economics, as well as speculation about various doomsday scenarios. These concerns have led to a debate among advocacy groups and governments on whether special regulation of nanotechnology is warranted. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanotechnology)
The day's presentation was relatively interesting. XinYing presented on a cure for HIV. which i found to be a very wonderful innovation. if we were able to incubate the cure for HIV, we would be able to help the people in Africa. However, like what was mentioned in class, it would require the patient to operate frequently.
next ekjotce presented on 3D blood vessel printing, which makes use of a bio printer
this gives us hope for the future. we would be able to print out organs which are functioning properly. this would really be a breakthru for the health care as we would be able to "create" the organ and these organs would be fully functional. However, people would need to overcome the idea of inserting a "printed" object into our bodies.
The presentation went on to nanorobotics, which would be able to fix cells, which in turn prevents aging and we might be able to self heal as well!However, it's currently under research and development phase. Nanorobotics would be highly beneficial to the health care industry. maybe in the future, nanorobots can be use to identify the kind of bacteria in our blood steam, as shown in the next video.
The next 2 presentation discuss about relatively similar topics, brain control and brain computer interface, which basically makes use of brain waves to control the computer. it can be either implanted into the brain, or as a device which the user can wear on the head to read the brain waves.
i can see possibilities of implementing this technology into the gaming industry and i believe that it would create a whole new future for games.
overall it was an interesting class for week 10. but it is slightly hard to concentrate in class. due to the large amount of work.
till next time!
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