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"Ghostman" Glasses Will Train You To Draw Through A Master's Eyes

As they say, "monkey see, monkey do."

"Monkey see, monkey do" they say. Well, a new augmented reality device called Ghostman is being utilized by researchers at the University of Tasmania in Australia to teach wearers how to mimic the movement of teachers—a fascinating innovation that could be applied to similar tech like Oculus Rift. The system includes both student and teacher wearing googles that contain cameras, so that the student's pair visualizes the teacher's movements overlain with her own in real-time. This seems more efficient and appealing then the old watch 'n repeat process.

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Winyu Cinthammit, who led the research, told New Scientist that "Essentially, you become the person and show them from inside, from their own viewpoint." The University tested the machine by teaching several students how to use chopsticks, but we imagine it could be used to teach students how to paint, play instruments, sew, and more. Cinthammit even believes the technology could be used for physiotherapy, such as re-teaching stroke victims how to write.

Though many people learn to create art through trial and error, others have different wiring where a system like this could be a blessing. I know, for sure, that this is how I'd like to learn piano.

via New Scientist

For more on the future of augmented reality see:

Make It Wearable Part 4: Becoming Superhuman

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