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Microsoft Research Uses the Body as a Household Remote

Microsoft Research is breaking new ground when it comes to how an individual thinks about his body's relationship to the vast amount of technology in his surroundings. By leveraging the body's natural electromagnetic field, Microsoft Research has found a way to turn the human body into a remote control that would operate household devices.

The body-as-housegold-remote-control project works by treating the body like an antenna that receives noise from the home's devices. Microsoft Research has found a way to turn the entire space of a home into an interactive surface.

This unique and innovative Microsoft Research endeavor that repositions man's relationship to technology from passive to active, could have implications in other areas outside of the home. The Microsoft Research interactive body project blurs the lines between man and technology, making the developmental process quite controversial.
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1. Body-as-remote-control - Using the body's natural electromagnetic field to operate household devices opens up possibilities for intuitive and hands-free interaction.
2. Interactive Surfaces - Transforming the entire space of a home into an interactive surface creates opportunities for immersive and seamless user experiences.
3. Blurring Man-technology Boundaries - Repositioning the relationship between humans and technology blurs the lines and paves the way for new and controversial possibilities.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The use of anatomical controllers in household devices presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the home automation industry.
2. User Interface Design - The development of interactive surfaces in the context of the body-as-remote-control project brings forth opportunities for innovative user interface design in various industries.
3. Tech Ethics - The controversial nature of blurring the boundaries between man and technology raises important questions and creates emerging opportunities in the field of tech ethics.

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