Nokia Research Center (NRC) Helsinki yesterday unveiled-ed a new research concept at Demo House 2010 research exhibition in Espoo, Finland. The mobile radar demonstration shows how a mobile device can use an active radar sensor to measure speed and the direction of movement of approaching objects, just as traditional RADAR would. It uses electromagnetic waves to provide a different type of mobile wireless sensing.
This research concept could enable new ways for users to interact with their device, for example via gesture control. It also opens the door for the creation of radar based applications which could be used in sport, for entertainment or personal safety.
In the video shown below, you’ll see researcher Jani Ollikainen use his hand to adjust the music player’s volume, without ever touching the hardware. Even with an object in his way (like your pants pocket or even a wood door), the radar works without a hitch.
The possibilities are endless with this technology. How about a home security system that alerts you if there’s movement in your house? Or how about some cool new gaming?
Check out the video below and post how you’d like to see mobile radar used!
Source: Nokia
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Innovative sharing….
Technology has really gone way ahead with Nokia. The gesture-control is something which we can use these days in the new generation. There will be more to come on the way, its just a start but is really innovative. It is like we think and Nokia delivers!!
this is pretty neat it allows us to interact with our device, thank you for sharing this information. i like the thought that we are able to maximize the gadgets that we are owning.