IDEA #5 Sensor Enabled LED Helicopter's

I was watching a TED talk by Carlo Ratti on technology that senses your bodies presence (see link below). I was particularly interested in one part where he was talking about little helicopter looking things that had small pixels and LED lights in them that were smart enough to work together to make pictures. This go me thinking about what other uses we could use this technology for, so i came up with this list of ideas to do with little sensor enabled LED helicopter's:



Personal heli lights: imagine a torch that you don't need to hold, a torch that followed you around and shone a light to guide your way. Larger versions could be uses to light up accident site, sporting events or worksite to enable worker to safely work around the clock.

Taken or not taken?: Remember those trafic light parties you went to when you were younger? If you were single you wore something green, if you had partner then you wore red and if you were unsure or open to possibilities then you wore orange. Imagine walking into a nightclub and knowing who was single. Perhaps in the future more information was could be shared and as you got closer in the club there light could change colour depending on how much you have in common with the other person. this would take a lot of the embarrassment out of finding a partner.

PersonalVideo Blogger: Use one of these helicopters to follow you around and record your every move.


Click for Carlo Ratti's Ted Talk