MisTable is a tabletop fog screen display that uses a curtain of mist on which images are displayed. It was developed by a team at the University of Bristol in the UK.
The MisTable produces semi-transparent curtains of fog, on which are projected images that can be manipulated by the user. Built-in Leap Motion and Kinect motion sensors allow users to manipulate 3D images that appear to float in thin air, move content from the fog screen to the tabletop and transfer content displays from one personal fog screen to the next. The MisTable includes personal screens as well as an interaction section. These fog screens are supplemented with a tabletop display that provides a working space, allowing individuals or teams to work in highly collaborative ways.
"Users can be aware of each other's actions and can easily switch between interacting with the personal screen to the tabletop surface or the interaction section," said Professor Sriram Subramaniam of the University of Bristol. "This allows users to break in or out of shared tasks and switch between 'individual' and 'group' work."
Fog-Projected Screens
The MisTable Combines 3D Fog Screens With a 2D Tabletop Display
Trend Themes
1. Fog Screen Displays - Opportunity for businesses to create interactive displays using fog projection technology.
2. Mixed Reality Interaction - Businesses can develop new methods of interactive collaboration between individuals and teams using mixed reality displays.
3. Gesture-based Sensors - Opportunity for businesses to create new products using motion sensing technology like the built-in Leap Motion and Kinect sensors used in MisTable.
Industry Implications
1. Event Technology - Fog screen displays can be used to create immersive and interactive experiences for attendees at events.
2. Collaborative Workspaces - Mixed reality interaction can enhance collaboration and productivity in team-based work environments.
3. Gaming - Gesture-based sensors can be used to create more immersive and intuitive gaming experiences for players.