Sunday, January 5, 2014

Could Star Wars' holographic chess become a reality? Projector glasses beam games on to a table that are controlled using a 'wand'

It may have taken 36 years but the iconic holographic chess game from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope just took a step closer to reality thanks to a pair of augmented and virtual reality specs. 



The castAR system uses a pair of glasses fitted with a micro-projector on each lens that beams images in 3D onto a specially-designed flat surface. 

article from: dailymail.co.uk


These images can then be moved and interacted with using a remote control wand.
A Kickstarter project has now launched in the hope of raising $400,000 (£250,000) to fund production of this system.  
'CastAR is a projected augmented reality system that displays holographic-like 3D projections right in front of you,' said the system's Washington-based maker Technical Illusions.

The camera uses these markers to precisely track a player's head position and orientation in the physical world.
The so-called Magic Wand can be used as a joystick and a '3D input device.' 

The handheld part of the wand has buttons, a trigger, and a thumb stick. The wand also tracks its own movement in 3D space, allowing players to interact with virtual environments.

Camel Race in Kuwait

If you’re looking for adventure in far away place in Kuwait, then camel racing club is one best choice to try,  it is open to all every Saturday from 2pm to 3:30 pm no entrance fee and definitely safe for the whole family just bring along some snacks as there is no nearby resto in the vicinity

It is located in KABD somewhere in Jahra,

Take the 6th ring road to Jahra, take exit 604 to your left to Kabd, then exit  left under the bridge to road 604. Go straight. Go passing 2 roundabout, once you reach the  3rd roundabout, take left turn and keep going straight. At the end of the road there is a T junction. Take the road going to the right. Keep going and you will see the Kuwait Camel Race Club building to your left, car parking and flags.


I truly enjoy my experience as well as my kids and family!!