MultiTouch Ltd. Unveils MultiTaction Cells for Museum Use

Museums are struggling as public funding disappears. The hardest part is people don’t want to pay top dollar to view the same exhibits year after year. New artifacts and displays are often costly and can’t fit into the budget. One company has a solution to help museums gain public interest while staying ahead of technology.

MultiTouch Ltd. introduced MultiTaction Cells at this year’s MuseumExpo. The MuseumExpo is an annual meeting for the American Association of Museums to see the latest trends and exhibits from around the globe. This interactive display wall allows museums to update their content often, even welcoming exhibits from around the globe.

The MultiTaction wall also interests museum goers as they can not only view and read about artifacts, but dig deeper with a variety of photos, videos and games. MuliTouch Ltd. used a variety of exhibits from around the world to show just how powerful this new device can be.

The Science Fiction Hall of Fame in Seattle, Washington used the wall to display additional information about the film “Avatar.” Visitors could move around coasters to unveil photos and new videos related to the movie. It’s like a DVD extra feature disc coming to life.

The La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy also used the wall to encourage interaction from visitors. The wall appeared as famous paintings, allowing visitors to alter the image to create their own masterpiece. At a timeout the image returns to the original painting.

The Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas uses the technology to display rare photos and videos from the original space shuttle, while Wells Fargo (News - Alert) History Museums around the United States turn the wall into a game where visitors can simulate panning for gold.

The large LED wall stands eight feet wide by four feet tall and is available as a wall or table. It uses Cornerston Software Development Kits that are tailored to the needs of specific museums.