Figures 2.0 - Augmented Reality Cyber Maid
I have always thought that augmented reality - the mixing of the real and virtual worlds - was a really interesting field, and it now looks like some companies in the otaku sphere are taking note too.
Geisha Tokyo Entertainment Inc. have just announced a new product based on the technology which they have called ‘Dennoh Figure ARis‘, or ‘Cyber Figure Alice‘ in English.
Basically how it works is that you are provided with a black and white block. You then point your webcam at said block, and when you boot up the software it will overlay an image of a 3D maid standing on top of the block. You are then free to interact with the 3D model using real world objects; in this case you can use a stick to peep at, touch, and change the clothing of the maid. It’s perverted, but also pretty cool ^^.
Below are some images of the software:



The plan is that the package will be released on the market later this year. More details (if you can read Japanese) are available on the official website.
Source: AsiaJin
I want Hand Maid Mai now!
The things Japan makes… If anything, this is funny.
LOL. Looks interesting! Is there a trial version?
There is always so much information here in your blog, thank you!
For something so seemingly stupid, that looks pretty cool. Leave it to Japan to come up with these things XD
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