Nokia shows off video of futuristic HumanForm handset concept
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Not that you’re likely to find one in your office any time soon. The device is based on nanotechnology and some other “yet to be perfected” manufacturing technologies, but the idea is far enough along that Nokia felt it was worth demonstrating on the 25th anniversary of the Nokia Research Center. Mock-ups exist, but the real thing is still a ways off.
But what a device it will be if it ever makes its way to market. The device is conceived to be not just flexible, but for the entire surface to be a touch sensitive display. The surface would also be “electro tactile” to provide touch-based feedback to your fingers as you manipulate the surface of the device.
In addition to being flexible, the device is described as being able to change shape itself, molding itself to the users’ individual ear and head shapes for a better listening experience.
It’s impossible to predict whether this particular concept device will ever be brought to market, but all of the technologies in the video are currently be researched so it’s safe to say that this video shows off many of the types of advances we’re likely to see in the coming decade, even if the exact form factor may differ.
Watch the video for yourself below:
source: Nokia Conversations via Engadget
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24 Comments
9. protozeloz posted on 10 Nov 2011, 17:41 1 2
Common from Nokia
-Symbian Clock looked like vag and new wp line means b*ch in spanish
4. joseg81 posted on 10 Nov 2011, 16:37 5 2
u saw that it said feel the image. so put a pic of what you wanna feel in you and if u choose to use it like that you can \"feel\" the image....i hope it\'s water resistant ;)
10. protozeloz posted on 10 Nov 2011, 17:44 1 0
More like a towel, I see little resemblance with a dildo ,but I don't know much about those
3. joseg81 posted on 10 Nov 2011, 16:36 2 2
that would be awesome...sadly nokia doesn't do android :(
7. Penny posted on 10 Nov 2011, 17:19 4 0
So, is that a problem if something better is created? Serious question, no reason to close yourself off to one choice.
8. joseg81 posted on 10 Nov 2011, 17:35 0 0
no it's not a problem, just a personal preference...android does everything i want.
11. joseg81 posted on 10 Nov 2011, 17:51 0 0
when i buy a phone no matter what OS it has i buy it to fit me and android does just that. i\'ve owned literally all brands and OSs and android fits best.
12. Penny posted on 10 Nov 2011, 18:09 3 0
Totally understandable, but it is the nature of innovation to provide you with something that you previously didn't even think you needed, but then you get used to it and wonder why you didn't have it before.
So, your current OS is great for you now, and your next OS will be even better for you then.
5. bluechrism posted on 10 Nov 2011, 16:49 4 0
Shape not important, the point being it doesn't have to be rectangular.
6. ayephoner posted on 10 Nov 2011, 17:04 3 0
we going to give up on video? watching a movie on that thing would be stupid.
13. Penny posted on 10 Nov 2011, 18:19 2 0
True, but it really serves a different purpose. It's hard to build the perfect product that does everything exceedingly well, because to do one thing well often means making concessions somewhere else. Having a premiere multimedia experience effectively means having less than ideal mobility, battery life, etc.
So, you could say that this device would be geared toward people who want next generation interfaces and interaction, a device that acts more as part and parcel of your daily life than a cold, electronic gadget that you use.
22. rendHELL posted on 11 Nov 2011, 08:58 1 0
It isnt rectangular so that APPLE would not sue them for ung rectangular phones....
14. pimpollofelice123 posted on 10 Nov 2011, 18:35 0 0
The all new Kotex Phone 1000. Coming soon.
17. nghtwng68 posted on 10 Nov 2011, 19:35 0 0
Sooo Cooool!!! Have to say the potential of this device would be fantastic.
Not rectangular, all touch, nano tech, tactile capabilities. Hope Nokia brings this to the CES Show in Jan 2012.
23. nimo posted on 11 Nov 2011, 13:19 0 0
CES 2050 more like, they've just about managed to get their first windows smartphone on the market in 2012.
18. Carlitos posted on 10 Nov 2011, 20:46 1 1
Looks like a floppy dildo, ewwwwwww . Or some sort of twistable vagina.
19. drahmad posted on 10 Nov 2011, 22:54 0 1
looks like a nice idea but it will remain only idea forever
20. Cyd07 posted on 11 Nov 2011, 06:07 1 0
Excellent. The return of different design in technology ? Think about couple this with the projector phone Microsoft has presented (concept that put the image and the keyboard wherever you want). You have a thin, light, flexible device, and for inputing informations or watch video, you have the projector...awesome !
