For another cross-modal human/computer research project [see previous article in this series] which has been developed by the Kajimoto laboratory (a department of The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan) investigates ‘The Enhancement of Laugh by using Muscle activity’, [note: paper mostly in Japanese] “On television show, we are familiar with artificial sound of laughter […]
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The Kajimoto laboratory (part 1): Goosebumps
The main research theme at the Kajimoto laboratory (a department of The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan), is human/computer interfaces, especially tactile or cross-modal interfaces. Professor Hiroyuki Kajimoto [pictured] established the laboratory in April 2007, and since then it has produced a series of unique research projects – for example: ‘Facilitating a Surprised Feeling by […]
Hairline Design with Lasers
“Hairline design is a combination of science and art.” say hair transplant practitioners at the DHT Clinic (Bangkok, Thailand) prompting them to invent a new technique which they call ‘Hairline Design Laser‘. (A phrase they like to use: “LASER assisted rapid hairline design”.) “Hairline placement is important. It frames the face and has the most […]
Inspired by the possibility that catfish caused earthquakes
At one time, some people believed that giant catfish caused earthquakes in Japan. This belief led to the production of artworks of those catfish in thought and action. The University of British Columbia has, in its art collection, some of these works. They explain: A number of the prints in this collection feature catfish, known as […]