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MIT tech recreates old toys as interactive playthings in mixed reality

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A team of researchers from MIT, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and ETH Zurich, has developed a mind-blowing tool to not only create a digital twin of physical objects around you, but also make them function like the real thing in mixed reality (MR). Whether it's a doll with limbs that move a certain way, or a gadget that plays video and music, the InteRecon tech can recreate all that – virtually.Continue ReadingCategory: Vir…

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If you were young around the ‘90s and early 2000s, you may remember toys like Polly Pocket and Mighty Max. These tiny playthings were meant to be kept in your pocket, ready to be folded out into a dollhouse, evil lair, fantasy castle, or even battle arena! Although the parts were often lost mere moments after unboxing, we still loved making these minuscule mansions our own and showing them off during recess. If you find yourself reminiscing abou…

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MIT tech recreates old toys as interactive playthings in mixed reality

A team of researchers from MIT, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and ETH Zurich, has developed a mind-blowing tool to not only create a digital twin of physical objects around you, but also make them function like the real thing in mixed reality (MR). Whether it's a doll with limbs that move a certain way, or a gadget that plays video and music, the InteRecon tech can recreate all that – virtually.Continue ReadingCategory: Vir…

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