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June 20, 2003
Pretzel PC: Sony Bendable Computer
It seems that when it comes to redesigning the human-computer interface, there is no shortage of creativity. Sony engineers seem to have devised a working prototype of a computer that the user controls by bending it. It seems that Sony believes the future of pocketable computers will incorporate neither buttons nor stylus nor any traditional interface mechanisms. So, obviously, the only way to interact with these tiny devices is by twisting and bending them to manipulate what is displayed.
New Scientist has a nice story on this recent development, and there's even a short movie that demonstrates the prototype. Interesting stuff. While I'm no huge fan of the stylus, I'm not quite sold that this is the future either...
Comments
Often times the user has to mangle the computer to do what he/she wants, so it looks like we finally have a suitable interface.
Well, as long as I could smack it around, I think it would work. ;-)
Posted by: mashby at June 20, 2003 4:08 PM