Microsoft Research celebrates two decades of crazy innovation

Microsoft Research was founded long ago in 1991 as a method of turning leading edge concepts into products. Through the years, the division was behind one of the most most fun ideas which have pop out of Redmond, from fluffy mice to HIV / AIDS research. The dept is celebrating its 20th anniversary by highlighting a number of its favorite projects over the subsequent four weeks, so we’re beating it to the punch with a number of picks. Take a look at our list below.

08.11.11 – Microsoft Surface-controlled robots to boldly go where rescuers have gone before
05.14.11 – Microsoft Research-backed e-reader prototype can’t keep its text to itself
05.11.11 – Microsoft motion controller concept kicks sand in Kinect’s puny face
03.28.11 – Microsoft’s SpecNet promises to find unused wireless spectrum
02.25.11 – Microsoft Research shows off next-generation gesture interfaces, Kinect integration, other neato stuff
02.25.11 – Microsoft Research teases Windows Phones controlling Surfaces and crazy desktop UIs
11.09.10 – Microsoft aims to enhance maps with GPS data from 33,000 Beijing cab drivers
10.04.10 – 0 Microsoft LightSpace brings Surface (plus shadows) to any table 0
08.10.10 – 1 Microsoft Research reveals RearType, puts QWERTY back where it belongs 1
08.04.10 – 2 Microsoft’s experimental English-Chinese dictionary mines the net for data 2
07.28.10 – 3 Microsoft Street Slide: it’s electric! 3
05.31.10 – 4 Microsoft Research toys with the cosmos… using forefinger and thumb 4
11.06.09 – 5 Microsoft messes with ‘natural’ user interface, featuring eye tracking, voice control and wild body gestures 5
10.07.09 – 6 Microsoft’s office of the longer term features interactive walls and Surface but, sadly, no Clippy 6
10.07.09 – 7 Microsoft multitouch mouse prototypes in action 7
10.01.08 – 8 Microsoft Research Codex project tries two screens on for size 8
07.23.08 – 9 Microsoft Research thinks telescopic pixels will rival LCDs 9
05.23.08 – 0 Microsoft’s LaserTouch prototype brings hand control to any display 0
04.19.08 – 1 Microsoft adds twist to handhelds with force-sensing technology 1
08.25.06 – 2 Fluffy Soap mouse works with out a desk 2

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