The Cicret is a bracelet, currently still in the development stage, that will be able to project a touchscreen tablet interface onto the user's arm.
This bracelet consists of a pico projector and eight proximity sensors that point towards the user's forearm. Operating as a standalone device, the bracelet, when activated by a twist of the wrist, projects an Android interface onto the user's arm. The sensors detect where the user's fingers are and allow them to interact with the interface as they would any regular Android touchscreen device.
The developers of the Cicret bracelet are currently raising funds for further testing, development and production; however, the device is expected to be available in the consumer market within a year and a half. It could cost up to $400.
Touchscreen-Projecting Bracelets
The Cicret Bracelet Converts Your Arm into a Touch Screen
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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3. Virtual-reality - The concept of projecting a touchscreen onto the user's arm could be applied to virtual reality technology, creating immersive and interactive experiences.