Microsoft Surface is going to get some serious competition from Sony atracTable, a 35-inch multitouch interactive display (developed by AtracSys & owned by Sony) that mirrors the gesture controlled inputs of Microsoft's solution, with the addition of face & emotional state detection features.
Sony's atracTable handles multiple finger based gestures with aplomb and identifies emotional state, age and sex of a person using the intuitive ICU (interactive communications unit). It is built with two motion sensor Sony ISS XCD-V60 camcorders that respond to any motion input or gesture input provided by the user. With the aid of these motion sensors, the Sony atracTable can also interact with objects and detect facial expressions like a smile, frown etc. to determine the mood or emotional state of the user. However, the major disappointment is that the price of this product is still undercover. Although on a positive note, the technology is proposed to be implemented in medical, gaming and industrial applications in the future. Meanwhile, watch these cool videos that promise a bright road to the future of touch & motion based interactive technology.
The Microsoft Surface table-like PC will have a competition from atracTable from Sony. The device is powered by technology from Swiss company and sold the tech to Sony. A 35-inch atracTable, prototypes of which are now out and feature a full HD screen with a high contrast will due out this June.
It uses two Sony ISS XCD-V60 cameras to create a 3D image. The cameras can be used to control a cursor, avatar or robot. Whether multi-touch input is supported is unknown. The device was originally developed for the medical field, but can also serve gaming, industrial or retail businesses.
The PC will likely be used in retail stores, as it allows interacting with any devices placed on top of it. The system can also analyze body movements of a body, arm, hand or finger. Sony says it can also read a user's age, sex and feelings such as happiness, anger, surprise, sadness and neutrality.
Pricing for the atracTable has not been revealed.
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