New device allows you to create holograms using ultrasound
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it is Possible that the fiction — it's not so fantastic…
Researchers from the University of Sussex (UK), apparently, are fans of the film series «Star Wars». But even if this were not so, they have created a device that's very similar to the holographic interfaces that were used in the «a Galaxy far far away». New development using ultrasound is able to create 3D animated objects that can talk and interact with the observers.
How to build a hologram
During a demonstration of the operation of the device, the researchers showed a butterfly, flapping wings, countdown timer, written numbers hanging in the air, and a rotating planet . In addition to interactive digital objects and animations, scientists want to use the interface for the new method of data visualization.
Although image and the like , the device is a holographic projector in the usual sense. Instead, it uses a three-dimensional field of ultrasonic waves. Scientists call their system is a multimodal display with an acoustic trap (display trap multimodal acoustic, MATD). Despite the rather interesting results (which you can see in the video, after finish reading the article until the end), the experts use a simple technology: the images are created between two horizontal plates, in which are embedded many-many small speakers.
The demonstrated experience been used 512 speakers, but their number can be changed both in smaller and in a big way. Because images are created in three-dimensional space, they can be viewed from any angle. And by careful control of the ultrasonic field, scientists can force objects to talk, or even make sounds. Or do it all with musical accompaniment.
In Addition to simple digital objects, the display can be used to create new forms of visual communication. Let's say you want to feel like Harry Potter. You can just reach out, cast a spell, and in his hand you will have a glowing ball, which also will emit a corresponding sound. — said one of the authors Sriram Subramanyan, in an interview .
a three-Dimensional image of the Earth
In progress between the already mentioned plates with speaker inaudible man creates a sound field that contains tiny «pocket» with low pressure air. The air and forms an image. And to give the object colors scientists use normal RGB projector. Speech and other sounds, such as music, can be added by ordinary sound waves. But the most interesting thing to come — they even can physically feel.
With the help of this technology you can lend a hand and feel of the digital image. — said another author Euan Freeman from the University of Glasgow. The most interesting thing in «tactile content» what he allows to gain new experiences from working with virtual objects. I imagine a future where 3D displays can create experiences that are indistinguishable from real physical objects that they display.
Would Like to try out this hologram in action? Tell us about it in our . All this is possible also due to the vibration of ultrasonic waves that affect the baroreceptors (receptors that recognize pressure) of human skin. Of course, the feeling is far from real, but on the other hand, according to the developers, it does not seem to vibrate from smartphones and game controllers. So it's definitely in the development of such technologies.
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