Sphere on Display: Cousin of Microsoft Surface computer

Here we have a video that shows the Sphere in action, it is being demonstrated by Hrvoje Benko of Microsoft Research. For those of you who are not familiar with Sphere, it is the cousin of the Microsoft Surface tabletop computer. Surface is already being used in retail and hospitality settings.

When it comes to displays it seems that the only choices we now have are flat panel displays, but Microsoft wish to change this. Microsoft thinks that the Sphere is the answer.

The prototype of the Sphere in the video uses an internal projection and vision system; this is what brings the spherical computer display to life. You as the user are able to touch the Sphere with multiple fingers and hands

You are also able to manipulate photos as well as play games, spin a virtual globe or even watch a 360-degree video.

The Sphere is expected to go on show today at Microsoft’s Faculty Summit in Redmond.

Check out the video