Making Science Fiction Real

Remember how computers were controlled in movies like Minority Report & Ironman 1 & 2? This demo given by Minority Report science adviser and inventor John Underkoffler proves that real-life technology isn’t that far behind hollywood! Is this how tomorrow’s computers will be controlled? (Recorded at TED2010, February 2010 in Long Beach, CA.)

I can’t wait for the day when I will be able to throw away the keyboard and mouse (my personal ball and chain) and move around when working. Sitting in one position at one place 9 hours a day, 5 days a week… can be a huge drag.