In the past we’ve seen plenty of flat, hard multitouch displays. Even a multitouch pad you can build yourself in just 5 minutes. This multitouch pad, on the other hand uses several force sensors covered by a foam pad to read human input. The video above is a fantastic demonstration of what this “impress” technology can do.

• Another DIY Multitouch Display

Above is an older video from 2006 about the power of multitouch. Johnny Lee also used a simple wiimote to accomplish the same thing. Now use the tutorials above to go build your own fantastic DIY multitouch display. Don’t miss out – Get our hacks free via RSS and email.

In an effort to further develop Human-Computer interactivity, this group of researchers developed their own interactive mirror.ﾃあ The touch tracking is exceptional, allowing users to create artistic masterpieces right on the mirror.ﾃあ This reminds us a bit of Johnny Lee’s interactive projects which utilize infrared LEDs and wiimote hacks to track human movements.

There are plenty of methods to allow your gadgets to communicate wirelessly: Bluetooth, radio frequencies, and of course, IR LEDs just to name a few.ﾃあ Today we’ll teach you how to use IR LEDs as communication devices for your projects. Infrared light is invisible to the human eye, but can be picked up by cameras.

• This tutorial has some simple circuits and explanations.
• Johnny Lee has plenty of fantastic videos using IR LEDs for communication using the WiiMote.
• Each button on a universal remote emits a unique, rapid pulsation of IR light. You can capture these codes and use them to control an Arduino. “If code 100111001 then blink pin 12.”
• Further info can also be found here and here too.

The HacknMod Storeﾃあsells IR LEDs! Only 4.99 for a 20 pack – Grab some for your next project while our supplies last.

Don’t miss Johnny Lee’s interactive whiteboard.

Hey, although this probably won’t end up in your living room anytime soon, it still rather awesome. The game has various settings where you can give yourself super human powers. For example, if you scream, your kicks and punches have more power.
We’ve seen Johnny Lee’s Wii Mods which allow us to interact with our games more than ever. But those mods are nothing compared to this. Kick Ass Kung-Fu is an immersive game installation that transforms computer gaming into a visual, physical performance. Fight and defy gravity like kung-fu actors and game characters. All combat is in real time, you’re built into the action.

Johnny Chung Lee is at it again with another fantastic project. Using infrared tracking and projection, he created simulated displays on flexible and foldable surfaces. This allows you to fit a large, interactive display right in your pocket. This is definitely the future of business meeting and presentation technology. Let me know when this kid starts a company so I can invest in him. We featured his wiimote tracking projects earlier this year.