Monday, August 11, 2008
Siggraph Day One
The first day of Siggraph was a success for our group. I have many thoughts and observations to relay, but for now, I submit this informal photo essay.
Siggraph is filled with lots of new technology wonders. This one gives new meaning to the Austin Powers' line. "Talk to the hand."
I saw several robots today. Interesting that several look like the love child of the maid from the Jetsons, Wall E, and/or R2D2. In the lower image, Adam is programming the haptic robot by touching various hotspots on it. Basically, if you pat its head and rub its belly, it will do a little dance for you.
I was impressed with these fine art pieces that are the result of a rapid prototyping machine. There is some other significant background to these, but I didn't get a demonstration. When I find out more, I'll post the facts about them.
The Pantry Cafe on 6th and Figueroa is a Los Angeles tradition and landmark. When you are seated you get a plate of coleslaw and nearly a full loaf of sourdough. The menu is printed on the wall with items that change daily on a blackboard.
These are my Jean Luc Godard clones. No, actually I am posing in my hotel mirror with the latest 3D polarizing glasses. I saw hours of 3D clips and short films today. I have fascinated with it ever since spending about a third of my childhood with a Sawyer's Viewmaster. After two hours of viewing clips and short films yesterday, I am convinced that 3D for sports and concerts will become more popular. The glasses are vastly improved from the old red eye green eye days. During the big showcase presentation they showed a 3D hysterectomy. It was an experience I didn't really need to have.
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