After five million years of evolution, is it possible that the future of humanity is humanity itself?

“Since the dawn of time, humanity’s long journey has led us to countless discoveries,”  “Yet with each leap forward for civilisation, more people have been left behind. But our quest has taken us to a completely new horizon.”

“History is about to be rewritten. This time human beings will be at the centre -- and the machines will be the ones that adapt. After five million years of evolution, is it possible that the future of humanity is humanity itself?”


These sentences where used on the E3 while introducing the Kinnect last June in LA. For those who do not know what Kinnect is: This product is the result of Project Natal, which aim is (was) a project that introduces full-body motion-sensitive controller. In other words: the controller is YOU.

The game industry is serious business estimated $48 Billion today, but potentially growing massively. When adopted by a large group not using games today because of the trouble of a controller as we know it today.

When I witnessed the Kinnect during the Microsoft WPC10 in Washinton DC I started thinking about the application of this technology in other areas.

How will the eXperience of a hotel guest change, when he is guided through the services available when entering the room for the first time. 'Real' interaction with a personal host, recognising YOU. Will a natural interactive interface change the way we will search for information, connect to our peers and share our knowledge? How will presentation of information change when we use this interactive interface browsing through the information sources. Remember the minority report, is the future now?



Me myself believe that this development will lead to a whole new way of using technology in daily life and business solutions.