Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
(NICT) today unveiled a nice little invention: a 3D LCD display box
that fits in the palm of your hand.
The so-called gCubik makes
it possible to visualize objects in three dimensions via integrated
imaging technology. It is just 10 cm small.
The NICT wants to significantly improve the display quality within 3
years. A wireless version is in the works as well. The institute aims
at commercializing the gCubik for use in business and science. They say
their invention could be used by video game companies, too, for example.
The
gCubik will be presented to the general public during an exhibition
next month in Tokyo. Americans will be able to see the cube in action
at the Siggraph 2008 which takes place in August.
