Augmented reality touch continues to be a subject of research and development Disney Research shook the technology world with its augmented reality tactile system called REVEL, but it is not the only one experimenting with how technology could be used to provide people with new sensations. Mimicking the sense of touch has been a popular subject in the world of science for some time. Small circuits that are capable of stimulating the sense of touch are already widely used in some medical fields. Many of these circuits are affixed to…
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University of Illinois adopts QR codes to connect with new and returning students
QR codes have made their way to the University of Illinois. University officials have erected a large placard in front of the school’s popular Alma Mater statue. The statue has been one of the first things students are confronted with when arriving at the school. It stands as welcome to new and returning students alike and has become a symbol of pride and acceptance. Though classes have yet to start, the QR codes have already generated a great deal of traffic. The codes link to the university’s Facebook page, where…
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