Acoustic sensors make surfaces interactive 2

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A series of acoustic sensors that turn any surface into a touch-sensitive computer interface have been developed by European researchers.
Video shows a simple interactive instrument developed using the system.

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[sleepydood]

So few people have any imagination or sense of wonder these days. Seriously, how can some of you commenters NOT see potential here?

[sulthus]

lots of people (including the discoverer) of radio waves said the same thing

[eddykayo]

So why is this guy pretending his actions have any effect? He hesitates like it means something when, where and how he hits it.

[necrith13]

beyond to be useless...

[paintballingguy]

I would just like to know, what uses this could possibly have? I admit the idea is cool, but it doesn't ACTUALY do anything..

All of this has been possible for years.

[Tydo90]

Be pretty cool at a concert but think i'll still prefer the laser light shows

[takineko]

why do we want this?

[Oobervice]

what the...?  who...? why???

[Roboburrr]

uhh