Funny, I was just thinking of a crazy consumer product where something like this could be put to use (but not saying what that is!):
The world’s first wearable wireless 3D body motion tracking system based on consumer-grade MEMS combo sensors will be on display at Electronica 2012 in Munich, Germany.
via Wearable Wireless 3D Body Motion Tracking | News | Product Design & Development.
At the bottom – huge growth is predicted in the market for “wearable wireless devices in sports and healthcare”.
Am pleased to help spread the word of Erin’s great RoboBrrd project: RoboBrrd | Indiegogo.
Recognizing the growing appetite for 3D programming for home entertainment in China, YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ: YOD, Chinas leading national Pay-Per-View PPV and Video On Demand VOD platform, announced today it has signed a content deal with 3D Content Hub as part of its new service offering, YOU 3D On Demand.
via YOU On Demand Signs Distribution Deal With 3D Content Hub – PR Newswire – The Sacramento Bee.
Actually, MS Research was showing this off at Seattle’s mini-Maker Faire – see my 3D video, below:Microsoft Bringing 3D Scanning Software ‘Kinect Fusion’ To Windows | TPM Idea Lab.
The 3D Kinect technology starts around 2m45 secs.
Market segmentation already:
“There was an unmet need,” Cranor said. “Professional 3D printers at the high end run tens of thousands of dollars. The low-end equipment is more affordable but less than professional. There was a huge hole in between to satisfy with architects, jewellers, and other professionals in that middle ground who can make use of 3D printing.”
via 3D printing: this is what happens next · The Score.
