# Dorkbot Jeff Han's Virtual Lava Lamp By Angela Lowe | Published 2006-05-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorkbot-jeff-hans-virtual-lava-lamp References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/ptech/04/25/dork.bots.ap/index.html) & [dorkbot.org](http://dorkbot.org/) Dorkbot, “people doing strange things with electricity”, is a forum founded by Douglas Repetto. The gatherings give people the chance to exchange creative technological ideas. The forum originally started in New York, but it has developed a cult like following with several chapters joining across the globe. At one of their recent meeting in New York, Jeff Han, a computer scientist demonstrated a [virtual lava lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magma-lamp). The lava lamp research involves expanding [touch-screen technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-cube) so that users can manipulate many points of a screen simultaneously. Han says the research has promising commercial applications. Oh and by the way the guy in the picture is actually founder, Douglas Repetto, not Jeff Han. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Creative Technological Ideas:** Exploring and exchanging innovative ideas that merge creativity with technology. - **Virtual Lava Lamp:** Developing touch-screen technology to enable users to manipulate multiple points on a screen simultaneously, leading to immersive experiences. - **Cult Following:** Creating a global community of like-minded individuals who embrace and promote unconventional uses of technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Exploring the potential of touch-screen technology to revolutionize interaction with digital devices and create new user experiences. - **Art and Design:** Integrating technology with artistic expression to push boundaries and create innovative interactive installations. - **Community and Events:** Cultivating a community of individuals passionate about exploring unconventional uses of technology through regular gatherings and forums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Molten Glass Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foscarini-1.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md) - [Design-Forward Lava Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-lava-lamp.md) - [Calming Orb Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-lamp1.md) - [Volcanic Stone Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foscarini-lava-lamps.md) - [Movement-Evoking Audio Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favle22.md) - [Touch-Enhanced Glass Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolita.md) - [Mesmerizing Aroma Diffuser Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-lava.md)