At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data -- including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper "laptop." In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says he'll open-source the software behind SixthSense, to open its possibilities to all.

Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology

The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology

Director of research, Samsung Research America

Innovating beyond keyboards, a $2 gesture-interface device bridges the digital-physical divide, enhancing our interaction with tech.

SixthSense technology transforms any surface into an interactive display, merging digital information with the physical world seamlessly.

Open-sourcing SixthSense software invites global innovation, paving the way for intuitive tech accessible to all, not just the elite.