Sprouting New Ideas: HP Sprout

Sprout by Hewlett-Packard used an array of sensors and projectors to blend digital and physical interfaces — for example, the Touch Mat in front of the device could serve as a second display, a virtual keyboard or the bed for a built-in 3D scanner, among other functions. The result was a uniquely immersive experience with the potential to revolutionize the PC’s role in the creative process.