Siftables - Intelligent Blocks
Siftables are an experiment into physical interfaces in the form of intelligent blocks. Each block is aware of it’s location, orientation and proximity to it’s neighbours. Each is fitted with a screen on the face, and wifi connection. They act as a single interface, with surprising applications. Watch the vid. You can start to imagine all sorts of applications. Find out more about Siftables and their inventors here. Cheers for the link Matthew!
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Said, on February 20th, 2009 at 1:23 am :
[...] Via diesem Beitrag bin ich auf das Folgende Video [...]
Said, on February 20th, 2009 at 11:32 pm :
[...] Monstermunch posted on the Siftables, which have a 3-axis accelometor that allows for gesture-based controls, and an OLED touchscreen that allows direct user input. Developed in MIT’s Media Lab, the blocks communicate with one another while within proximity, meaning they can peform unique functions next to specific blocks. The creator, David Merrill, says this type of physical UI is better suited to the way the brain works, which makes it more intuitive. [...]
Said, on February 21st, 2009 at 12:13 am :
i blame you for the 3+ hours i have been watching ted videos…and the numerous hours i will spend watching more when i should be doing homework
Said, on February 21st, 2009 at 4:57 am :
[...] Monstermunch posted on the Siftables, which have a 3-axis accelometor that allows for gesture-based controls, and an OLED touchscreen that allows direct user input. Developed in MIT’s Media Lab, the blocks communicate with one another while within proximity, meaning they can peform unique functions next to specific blocks. The creator, David Merrill, says this type of physical UI is better suited to the way the brain works, which makes it more intuitive. [...]
Said, on December 5th, 2009 at 3:19 pm :
Bryant is my 3 year old grandson who is on diagnosed the Autism scale. I want to try siftables to help him with learning.
Can you help me?
Jerry Chastain
770-287-3870
jerrychastain@msn.com
Said, on June 5th, 2010 at 11:18 pm :
As per Jerry - That’s a great idea, i work at a school and they would be very beneficial. This is an amazing little device, i can’t wait to get a set and start using it. The possibilities are endless.. especially in a school / educational system / environment! Anyone know when the release date is for these?