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If you'd thought that [OmniTouch](http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/omnitouch-projection-interface-makes-the-world-your-touchscreen/) and [PocketTouch](http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/microsofts-pockettouch-prototype-is-like-x-ray-vision-for-your/) were the end of [Microsoft Research's](http://www.engadget.com/tag/microsoft+research) natural user interface projects, think again. It's now released a video of the HoloDesk, a tool that lets you manipulate virtual 3D objects with your bare hands. Looking through a transparent display, the objects react nearly instantly, rolling from a sheet of real paper into a real cup and falling into shadow if you block the virtual light-source. The Cambridge lab that developed the tool sees uses in remote working, collaboration or device prototyping. If you hadn't guessed, there's a hacked [Kinect](http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/kinect-for-xbox-360-review/) at the heart of HoloDesk's DNA, which makes us wonder how long it'll be before we can use it to play [Halo](http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/27/microsoft-confirms-3d-support-in-halo-ce-remake-for-xbox-360/).
Microsoft HoloDesk: when you need to juggle something that isn’t there (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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