A Wrist Computer Concept That's Also Stylish
This is how omni-tools should look like
In case you didn't get the reference above, omni-tools are the computers embedded into practically every character in the Mass Effect universe. The HOLO2.0 concept by Elodie Delassus is better than that, because while it also projects a dynamic holographic interface over the user's wrist, it does so while looking fabulous!
Now while the HOlO2.0 most likely doesn't have the "computer microframe, sensor analysis pack, and minifacturing fabricator" of the super-futuristic omni-tool, it's still pretty useful for those stuck in the 21st century. Practically any gadget that can go online is anyway. But placing three holographic emitters and networking hardware on a bendable wrist band? That requires mad industrial design skills.
Designed in many colors, the different flavors of HOLO2.0 can match practically any wardrobe. If the user for some reason doesn't like it on the wrist, the wristband can be taken off and bent into a clip that clamps on the nearest pocket.
Unfortunately, the designer was pretty mum about the technical specs of her HOLO2.0 concept. Can it independently surf the web, or does it rely on that pictured base station for most of its functionality? And what else does the base station do? Unfortunately, while the design here is good, the lack of details makes retail availability—if a goal at all—seem very improbable.
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No that's not how omni tools look like. They should look like what they appear in Mass Effect games.
So, we're reviewing a product that doesn't exist?
Yeah, uhhh, let me see, ummm, how about jet shoes so I can fly?
fabulous?
its the idea of the product, which in itself would be pretty cool if it could be produced.
I assume you're still banning for overly negative comments so I won't tell you what I think of this article.
oops.
from the link in the article it seems that the holo2.0 is just a product design from an artist, nothing more.
This was on Engadget around 3 months ago if im not mistaken.
Can't believe I didn't get the omni-tools reference. I'm on my second play through for ME2
With how fast Technology is progressing, I wonder how soon we would truly see something like this?
It's a concept art of a product that doesn't exist and doesn't even have fictional specs for its proposed technology. Cool enough, but doesn't it belong more on DeviantArt than Tom's?
It is hard enough to keep people from snooping around your laptop screen on an airplane or bus. Holographic displays would be awesome, but only if you don't mind someone leaning over and propping their head on your shoulder when you are watching videos, or sending a personal e-mail to your significant other.
meh the mass effect omni tool doubles as a gauntlet
With how fast Technology is progressing, I wonder how soon we would truly see something like this?
Not soon at all, advances in technology won't change the laws of physics. Light will still need something to bounce off of. Remember, all out tech advances lately have pretty much been refinement. Free-form projected holographic displays aren't even around in a rudimentary form. Doing this will take some nifty tricks of physics that we haven't even begun to toy with yet.
It will happen eventually, but not in our lifetimes.
Also, Toms:
Please stop posting articles about stupid artsy fartsy concepts that are made by artists and not engineers. If you're going to waste the webspace and our time, at least do it with something that resembles an actual product, not some 12 year old's "Wouldn't it be cool if..." presentation.
its the idea of the product, which in itself would be pretty cool if it could be produced.
??? LOL- Nice dude - Thats my friend at work, he stole my name.
It's a concept art of a product that doesn't exist and doesn't even have fictional specs for its proposed technology. Cool enough, but doesn't it belong more on DeviantArt than Tom's?
Did you ever watch Dick Tracy?
If it can play Crysis, I'm in.
LAME!!!!!
April 1, anyone? I'm just wondering...
Even if it does only provide pictures, that could have some use in the military as mobile easy to carry maps. especially if they light up in the dark.