Haptic technology with a traditional writing/drawing tool (marker pen, ballpoint pen, etc.). The first method to realise this was proposed in RealPen Project. Future applications of haptic technology cover a wide spectrum of human interaction with technology. Current (from 2013) research focuses on the mastery of tactile interaction with holograms and distant objects, which if successful may result in applications and advancements in gaming, movies, manufacturing, medical, and other industries. The medical industry stands to gain from virtual and telepresence surgeries, which provide new options for medical care. The clothing retail industry could gain from haptic technology by allowing users to "feel"
Pushing the Senses anticipated by Echo, it is still alongside "The Singles" their most successful release in terms of peak chart position. All DVD tracks and footage appear on the United Kingdom, Japanese and European CD/DVD editions of "Pushing the Senses". The following people contributed to "Pushing the Senses": The album was released in three versions: a single disc version, a gatefold 12 inch vinyl, and a double disc version which included the album on one disc and the DVD extras on the other. The first disc is a standard stereo CD while the second disc, which is a DVD-Video, contains a documentary