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Furniture Puts On Chameleon Show

Posted August 10, 2007 8:31 AM

From BBC News | Technology | World Edition:

An interactive table-and-chairs set that can change colour has been developed by Japanese researchers. On display at the Siggraph show, the Fuwapica furniture uses sensors embedded in the table-top to work out the colour of items placed upon it. The colours of the stools then change to match the colour of whatever has been placed on the sensitive table-top. The stools' sensors work out the weight of anyone sitting on them - heavier people are treated to darker shades.

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08/17/2007 1:56 AM

Next they will show commercials. I hope marketing didn't hear that.

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