INBED's 2D bed companion

Juniper Foo | May 21, 2008

This goes right up there on the funny wall (funny haha or funny weird, take your pick) with the bizarre Triumph solar bra and the pointless Sushi specs. In this case, creativity, fired by teenage testosterone on overdrive, has resulted in an NYU student's virtual project called the INBED. Using infrared-sensitive light, this projects a virtual girlfriend that appears to lie next to you in bed. Kiss her on the cheek, and she'll bury her face in the pillow. Lie on your side, and she'll spoon herself against you. Of course, since it's all composed of pixels, satisfaction is not guaranteed. Maybe someone ought to ship Mr NYU student a Hizamakura Lap Pillow from Japan. At least that's something he can really cosy up to.

Via New York Times

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