Sony has rewritten the boundaries of touchscreen technology as they continue to stretch innovation to its limits.The Xperia Toch Projector has been launched recently and it has the ability to turn any surface into a touchscreen.
The limits currently seem invisible as even floors, walls, and even one's side table can be turned into a touchscreen thanks to the new Sony Xperia Touch Projector. The device was launched during last week's Mobile World Congress, Dezeen reported. The first tech fan's heard of this device was during its conception at last year's SXSW event where the Future Lab hinted on the experimental device.
Sony is gearing up to fill the merchant's shelves in the spring of 2017 when they finally release the Xperia Touch to the market. Tech enthusiasts will be glad to know that the Xperia Touch has the power to create a 23-inch HD touchscreen on any flat surface. The device is also capable of detecting movement by utilizing its built-in camera and infrared technology. According to Sony Mobile, the camera within the Xperia Touch operates at a whopping 60 fps, thus dishing out "fast, fluid and responsive to physical touch."
Apparently, the world-famous tech giant has created the Xperia Touch in the hopes that it will be used for education and communications, as well as gaming and online video streaming for entertainment. Moreover, there are more possibilities to explore with the Sony Xperia Touch, especially in the field of architecture and design. In an interview with Dezeen, architect Greg Lynn shared that he was able to use the Microsoft HoloLens while designing the US Pavilion.
Although both the Microsoft HoloLens and the Sony Xperia Touch have nearly the same concept, the latter utilizes 2D images while sacrificing the need for a headset. According to CNBC, the Xperia Touch will carry a price tag of $1,587 when it launches in Spring. Furthermore, the device also runs on Android, thus opening the doors for users to access apps from Google's Play Store.
