Microsoft’s Project Natal, the gesture-recognition technology shown off at E3, is now coming to the office to boost productivity.  In a demonstration to CNET, Microsoft showed off a futuristic desktop solution that transforms the entire office into a collection of displays and input devices.
The hardware is in the later stages of development, but it remains to be seen what applications will be most efficient in this gesture control environment.  The massive displays allow for multiple work spaces, like notes or photos, but we wonder how such a complex control center will work in the everyday office.  The potential for the [...]

The Physical Sequencer from designer Giuseppe Guerriero merges the worlds of dance with music into a single act of a creation. The standing interface includes elements that respond to both movement and touch, translating these gestures into corresponding sounds that would be a welcome addition to your next rave. The system features 56 proximity sensors arranged throughout a 7′ x 8′ grid. It reminds us a little of a modern day take on Theremin, only for the slightly more hyperactive set.

[via Yanko Design]