Cyber Sea – Page 3

The Trek Desk – Workout at Your Desk

Hiking up and down Nerd Beach looking for things to wash up from the Cyber Sea can burn a lot of calories, but it isn't always possible to get enough quality time in on a given day. For the times that it is not possible here is an interesting alternative – the Trek Desk. Basically it is a 70x 38 desk top that you attach to your treadmill, and it gives you a modified desk designed to work with you as you work out. You can find more information here. I am not sure how they addressed the problem about sweating on your papers, but that may be something that requires practice.

Aloha from the Beach

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The Towel That Comes in a Pill

Greg Chaffins

The sun is hot, and the sand is sticking to the back of my neck, making my shirt rub it raw as I search for new find from the Cyber Sea. Unable to take it any more, I fish around in my pocket and pull out a small pill. Splashing it with some water, the pill grows into a sturdy wet towel, which quickly alleviates the problem. Good thing I had packed the Mini-Towels.

Often it is nice to have a small towel with us for various reasons, but it is not always practical to pack one. This is where the MiniTowels could be of help, since they come in the shape of a large pill. You pull it out, let it soak up some water, and soon you have a 9" x 11" towel at your disposal. A blister pack containing eight towels costs $7.50, and can be found at SpoonSisters. (One word of caution, make sure that no one, especially a child, tries to swallow the pill.)

Aloha from the Beach

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Interactive Floor Brings Virtual Reality One Step Closer

Greg Chaffins

I enter the Beach House and take a step into the sparse room. The water moves around my feet, creating swirls as I walk through the room. A fish plays along my feet but deftly avoids being stepped on as I trudge on through. Yes, this was much better than carpeting, and this is only the standby mode. I am glad the Interactive Floor washed up from the Cyber Sea.

The Interactive Floor is on display as part of The Science of Survival, and it incorporates a high power projector and sensors to track movement. The setup was designed by Arcstream AV, and the display can change depending on the number of people and type of movement it detects. According to Stephen Foulger, content director,

We saw the living image display as a great way to add to the theming of the area. The interactivity of the technology was also a major factor. We were really impressed with the technology’s ability to engage people’s senses – sight, sound and touch – which proved particularly popular with our younger visitors

The effect, especially the rippling water, is quite convincing. I wonder how long before we see this type of technology application make its way into schools and homes? Then again, it might be a very niche market.

Aloha from the Beach,
greg

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