From senior safety to holographics, a variety of technological advancements were on display at the 2019 BC Tech Summit at the Vancouver Convention Centre this week.
Proto Ototo 香蕉视频直播� Science World
The Proto Ototo (musical fruit) from at the . This is a demonstration of capacitance. By touching the fruits and vegetables, a signal is sent to play a different musical note.
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LiDAR 香蕉视频直播� Selkirk College
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Dynamics 365 Guides 香蕉视频直播� Microsoft
(Photo via Microsoft HoloLens YouTube screenshot)
This mixed-reality headset provides holographic, step-by-step instructions for learning a complex new skill without having to pore through a giant manual.
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kieran.oconnor@bpdigital.ca
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