Microsoft first revealed its massive Surface Hub touchscreen PC in January as one of the devices built to run Windows 10. Now Microsoft Research wants to hear from universities and research institutes to get their ideas of how the Surface Hub can be used in all walks of life.
Microsoft says it is looking for serious academic proposals on how the Surface Hub can be used in the home, at school and at the workplace. It offers some examples of the kinds of things it is looking for:
- Data visualization - Example: using touch enabled tools to manipulate data
- Evolution of pedagogy in STEM, medical, and design education - Example: using Skype-enabled apps for education collaboration (e.g., interactive meetings for medical training)
- Future of communication and distributed collaboration - Examples: remote training and support, and virtual conferences (e.g., use of multiple platforms and a variety of devices toward a common goal)
- Human computer interaction - Examples: human-computer interaction around pen+touch, large displays, and second screen scenarios
- Solving difficult problems and contributing new insights that are specific to the applicant's field.
Microsoft says it plans to reward 10 of the proposals with $25,000 and either a 55-inch or 84-inch Surface Hub. The institutions that receive this award are expected to use them as a basis to continue developing their proposal. Submissions must be turned in by June 12.
Microsoft has not yet revealed a launch date for the Surface Hub, nor a price point for the two models.
Source: Microsoft; Via: Microsoft-News.com
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