New video technology that reveals an object's hidden properties

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May 5, 2015 Today’s TED Talk Abe Davis: New video technology that reveals an object's hidden properties 17:57 minutes · TED2015 Subtle motion happens around us all the time, including tiny vibrations caused by sound. New technology shows that we can pick up on these vibrations and actually re-create sound and conversations just from a video of a seemingly still object. But now Abe Davis takes it one step further: Watch him demo software that lets anyone interact with these hidden properties, just from a simple video. Watch now » Playlist of the Day How to live with robots As machines grow ever more intelligent, they're emerging not just as powerful tools, but close companions. These talks -- while offering some whizzy demos -- examine how robots are becoming an intimate part of our lives. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:10:47 Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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