Sixth Sense Technology: Life Beyond Physical Senses

It's the start of a new technological era in which engineering will reach new heights. All of this will be possible very soon, just like in science fiction movies where computer screens appear on walls, commands are given through gestures, the smart digital environment talks to us to do our work, and so on. 

 

You dream it, and sixth sense technology will make it a reality. Isn't it far-fetched? Now is the time for sci-fi film directors to plan ahead because the technology depicted in their films will soon become commonplace. It was previously thought to be supernatural or a titillating imagination. However, it is now possible

 

 

What is a Sixth Sense? 

 

Steve Mann is regarded as the "Father of Sixth Sense Technology," having created a wearable computing device in 1990. People are aware that various technologies have been used to develop a method of integrating humans and robots. 

 

Controlling robotic vehicles with gestures is a popular method of improving integration. Human gesture improves human-robot interaction by removing the need for input devices. The system's built-in camera is used to capture real-time video of gestures. 

 

It combines technologies such as hand gesture recognition, image capture, processing, and manipulation. Color markers are used to highlight the movements of the gestures. Wireless Zigbee series 2 modules are commonly used for sending gesture commands.

 

Sixth Sense is a wearable gestural interface that augments the physical world around us with digital information and allows us to interact with it using natural hand gestures. It is based on augmented reality concepts and has well implemented perceptions of it. Sixth sense technology has linked the physical and digital worlds. 

 

The technology is a synthesis of numerous exquisite technologies. The marvelous integration of all those technologies into a single portable and cost-effective product is what makes it magnificent. 

 

It combines technologies such as hand gesture recognition, image capture, processing, and manipulation, and so on. It superimposes the digital world on top of the physical world.

 

The sixth sense Technology is a perception of the concept of augmented reality. Similar to how our senses allow us to perceive information about our surroundings in various ways, it also aims to perceive information. The sixth sense is about comprehending information that our other senses cannot. 

 

And now, in addition to the physical world from which we obtain information, there is also the digital world, which has become an integral part of our lives. The digital world has become just as important to us as the physical world. 

 

Thanks to the internet, the digital world can outnumber the physical world many times over. Because God has not given us the ability to interact with the digital world, we have created devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops, netbooks, PDAs, music players, and so on.

 

How does Sixth Sense Technology Work?

 

Sixth Sense technology has been used to create a variety of devices. Wear Ur World (WUW) is one such example. This prototype device collects data from the user's surroundings, answers questions and completes tasks using the Internet as an information bank, and then displays the results to the user via a display mechanism.

 

To evaluate inputs received from the individual using the device in the form of images or gestures produced by the user's hands or face, simple computer-based vision-oriented codes and gesture identification and interpretation technologies are used. This device is used in every major industry and performs a wide range of tasks.

 

Various technologies like gesture recognition and image processing are employed by Sixth sense technology. The commercial product is not yet available, but the prototype is. The sixth sense prototype is built with common and easily accessible tools such as a pocket projector, a mirror, mobile components, color markers, and a camera.

 

The projector displays visual images on a flat surface. This surface could be a wall, a table, a book, or even your own hand. As a result, the entire world is now visible on your screen. The camera records the user's movements when they move their hands to form different movements with coloured markers on their fingertips. 

 

Both the projector and the camera are linked to the user's pocket-sized mobile computing device. The technique of computer vision is used for recognition. These markers serve as fiducials for visual tracking. The software programme interprets the movements in the video stream and converts them into gestures. 

 

The gestures differ from one another and are associated with specific commands. These gestures can be used as input to the application that is being projected by the projector. 

 

Since the projector is aligned downwards for compactness, images would form at the user's feet if a mirror was not used. The image formed by the projector is reflected to the front by the mirror. 

 

The entire hardware is made in the shape of a pendant. The entire product costs around $ 350, which includes the projector. It functions similarly to a touch screen phone, with the entire world serving as the screen.

 

 

Applications of Sixth Sense Technology

 

There are a wide range of applications of Sixth Sense Technology, many of which are particularly relevant in today's world. Among these are:

 

1. Making a phone call

 

There is no need to physically take out the phone to make a call when using this technology. Using Sixth Sense, one can quickly and easily contact another person. 

 

The number pad is displayed on any surface the user chooses when using this application. When the user places their fingers on the displayed numbers, the device automatically recognises the numbers and dials them.

 

2. Using the map to search

 

This function can be used to plot a course, search for locations, locate the most viable paths, and provide navigation assistance, to name a few.

 

3. Application for Drawing

 

Using this device, one can express artistic abilities at any time and from any location. The companion app draws and projects images on available surfaces. Drawings saved in the device memory can be accessed at any time.

 

4. Taking a Photograph

 

The camera is used to capture an image of the scene that the user is viewing. When the user's four fingertips form a rectangular frame, the camera recognises it as a frame-capturing gesture and performs the appropriate task.

 

5. The Clock

 

The user only needs to make a circle gesture on their wrist, and the clock with the current time will be projected on their hand. 4.6 Motion Capture: The user can capture photos with their fingers, eliminating the need to carry extra gadgets. The box formed by the fingers serves as a frame. These photos could also be edited or shared with others.

 

6. Obtaining product details

 

Sixth Sense technology can obtain product information because it employs image-recognition or image-maker technology. When a user takes a product off the shelf, the system scans it and feeds the user information such as product specifications, user ratings, reviews, and other relevant information.

 

7. Examining Emails

 

By using the @ sign, the user can check his or her email. The user must draw @ in the air to launch the application. The device will recognise the gesture and launch the application. 

 

Mails can be synchronized with the device so that the user can view old messages even when the device is turned off. This application searches, receives, and sends new and received emails via the Internet.  

 

When the user scans the boarding pass, the system sends relevant flight information to the user, such as the flight's on-time status or any changes to the gate entry point.

 

Security Threats with Sixth Sense Technology

 

Every technology on the market is vulnerable to serious security threats. There are some security concerns with sixth sense devices as well, which is why they are not widely used in the market. Sixth Sense is used in a variety of cyber warfare scenarios. Cyber warfare, also known as cyber war, is a virtual conflict that begins with an attack on an enemy's computer and information system. 

 

These attacks can disable financial and organizational systems by stealing or altering classified data and sending it to unknown network websites and services via the Internet. It can put military and financial computer systems at risk, as well as cause security breaches. Let us investigate all security issues with sixth sense technology :

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Applications of Sixth Sense Technology

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1. No Privacy

 

When a person takes a picture with Sixth Sense technology, he simply snaps his fingers without even indicating who or what is being clicked. 

 

Without giving any indication, a person is taking a picture that can only be captured by hand gestures, and the device is also not that large. People also do not want to be photographed by an unknown person. This is an invasion of others' privacy, which can be a major issue.

 

2. Intelligence opens doors for criminals

 

This device can assist in gathering a large amount of information without being caught or labeled as a suspicious person. When the user of this device enters any office or building, the PICTURE application can be used to collect all relevant and confidential information about that office or building. 

 

Second, in terms of OSINT, the possibilities are limitless. OSINT stands for Open Source Intelligence, which is information gathered from publicly available sources. 

 

Using the Facebook database, one can identify people on the street, learning what they do, where they live, where they work, how much they earn, and so on. Personal information can be extracted in its entirety. Criminals will undoubtedly benefit from this.

 

3. Hacker Tool

 

A hacker can use this device to attack an online environment by using functions on the device to break into a building. It may result in the consequences of hacktivism, which is similar to cyber terrorism. 

 

Hacktivism is defined as any activity that has the potential to be malicious, destructive, or undermine the security of the Internet as a technical, economic, and political platform. Hackers can use this device to feed or provide information to the Hacktivist arm.

 

4. Cyber Security

 

Sixth Sense Devices can be a real headache if they can communicate and share information with other Sixth Sense devices, which means they can be manipulated and infected with malware. 

 

Malware is software that is used to disrupt computer operations, collect sensitive data, or gain access to a private computer system. It could change credentials, steal credentials, provide incorrect information, or have a malicious agenda.

 

5. Health Concerns

 

When the device is projecting on a hard surface, it is not only private for the user, but people around him can easily see the projection because it is very definite and exact. As we all know, projection is much better at night and in dark areas than it is in the morning and in bright areas. 

 

From a health standpoint, this is a bigger issue because the user's vision may be harmed. The device should be able to change its projection techniques depending on the time of day. The Sixth Sense could also be used as a weapon of mass destruction. We cannot use it in a medical setting.

 

Also Read | What is Cybernetics and How does it Work?

 

Sixth Sense technology is the science of the future, with the potential to usher in a new era in technology. This technology has the potential to completely transform the way humans interact with the real world and provide everyone with complete awareness of their surroundings. 

 

The Sixth Sense prototype includes a number of applications that demonstrate its utility, feasibility, and practicability. There is no doubt that this technology will advance and may become the next big thing.