August 24, 2010

iPhone Controlled 3D Display For.. Something

Floating-Forecaster

Okay, I’ve watched the video three times now, and I still don’t entirely get what this thing is actually used for.

But I’ve run it through the Techi.com buzzword checker, and the readings are off the charts. “3D”, “iPhone” and “hovering” are all included, plus the device was custom-built.

Essentially the device, called a Floating Forecaster, uses airbed pumps to raise a ping pong ball a couple of inches in the air.

The cool bit is that the 30 airbed pumps are controlled by a touch app on an iPhone, with the user able to exert an amazing level of control on each ball, or multiple balls.

Go check out the video, and feel free to provide translations of the video description in the comments.

Disclosure:

Some of the links in this article are affiliate links and we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, which helps us to keep delivering quality content to you.

Toby Leftly

Toby is a Mac nerd, a hardware nerd and a web nerd, rolled into one.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Similar Stories

The Social Media Monster

The Social Media Monster

September 17, 2012

The monster never sleeps, never stops watching, and never lets go. It whispers in your ear the moment you wake...

The Currency of The Internet Is Personal Data

The Currency of The Internet Is Personal Data

July 30, 2012

Imagine a world where money is not the most valuable asset, your data is. Every time you browse, shop, or...

5 Reasons That Social Media May Never Die

5 Reasons That Social Media May Never Die

November 18, 2022

“Never” is a bold word. It is absolute and endless. To say that something can never happen is one of...