Second Time A Manhattan Scientifics Technology Is Cited By Time
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novint Technology, Inc.'s e-
Touch Sono technology, which enables users to "touch" items on a computer
screen, has been cited by Time Magazine in a list of "coolest inventions."
Novint, a development partner of Manhattan Scientifics, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: MHTX), has developed the e-Touch technology. The
technology has potentially enormous applications in medicine, computer games,
Internet shopping sites and a variety of scientific applications.
In its November 18, 2002 issue, Time cited the use of the e-Touch system
in allowing expectant parents to "feel" an unborn fetus. The magazine said the
technology "combines data from a regular ultrasound machine with a force-
feedback mechanism like those used in some video games. Touch the image of a
fetal cheek with a hand-held stylus and signals sent from the computer to
mechanical motors in the stylus will simulate the sensation of pressing
against soft skin. Move the stylus across the fetus's face and you will feel
the contours of its nose, lips and ears. Watch the baby's form appear onscreen
as you "touch" it with the stylus. What's next? 3-D sculptures that would-be
parents can bring home months before their due date."
Last November, Time Magazine named Aprilia/Manhattan Scientifics Fuel Cell
Bike as an invention of the year.
Walt Aviles, a pioneer in haptics or touch computer technology and CTO of
Novint, co-invented the e-Touch sono technology. "This is an exciting tool
that not only gives parents the first glimpse of their child, but also the
life-like contact which enables bonding with their child," said Aviles. "The
real importance is that the ability to touch may aid early diagnosis of
medical problems. Previously, neither parents nor the medical community have
had such hands on interaction with a fetus in utero."
Novint CEO Tom Anderson and his wife Kari, whose first child was born in
July, used the technology to virtually meet his own son. "I touched my son's
cheek before he was born. It was an incredible moment to touch him for the
first time. I remember the experience clearly and will never forget it," said
Anderson.
The e-Touch technology is important because it represents a fundamental
change that makes computers more intuitive, flexible and functional and
therefore more valuable. Buying a sweater or a suit on the Internet will
resemble real life. One will be able to feel the texture of fabrics and even
their weight while shopping at home. You could test drive a car, touch the
dash and instruments, or even learn how to repair it. Kids can play with
virtual toys in the same manner as real life over the Internet. The technology
will impact computer games, distance learning, training of dentists, surgeons,
mechanics, musicians, and sculptors, and will be used to educate our children.
Additional applications include an interface for the blind, military
simulation, computer-aided design (CAD), computer animation and modeling, e-
commerce, automobile and tire design, and modeling for oil and gas
exploration.
Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. is a company specializing in identification of
and early stage investment in disruptive technologies, with the goal of
commercialization and profit-creation for its shareholders. Copies of
Manhattan Scientifics' press releases, current quotes, stock charts and other
information for investors may be found on the websites http://www.mhtx.com and
http://www.hawkassociates.com.
Novint Technologies, Inc. is a computer software developer based in
Albuquerque, NM that specializes in advanced human computer interfaces and
haptics (our sense of touch). Novint has a variety of medical, oil/gas,
automotive, and scientific visualization applications based on exclusively
licensed technology from Sandia National Laboratories. Novint is additionally
exploring mass market applications of computer touch such as computer gaming
and Internet applications. Additional information about Novint, a partner
company of Manhattan Scientifics, may be found on the website http://www.novint.com.
The foregoing press release contains forward-looking statements (including
expectation of future events), which are subject to risks, and uncertainty,
which may be beyond the company's control. Actual results could differ
materially for many reasons including but not limited to completion of R&D and
successful commercialization of products/services, patent completion,
prosecution and defense against well-capitalized competitors. These are
serious risks and there is no assurance that our forward-looking statements
will occur or prove to be accurate.
Executive Contacts:
Tom Anderson, CEO Novint (505) 463-1469. Email: tom@novint.com
Marvin Maslow, CEO, Manhattan Scientifics (917) 923-3300.
Email: maslow@ix.netcom.com
Media Contact: Richard Rubenstein, Rubenstein PR (212) 843-9222.
Email: rruben@rpr1.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Frank Hawkins, (Hawk Associates) (305) 852-2383
Email: Info@hawkassociates.com
SOURCE Manhattan Scientifics, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.mhtx.com
http://www.novint.com
CONTACT:
Frank Hawkins of Hawk Associates,
+1-305-852-2383, or Info@hawkassociates.com, for Manhattan
Scientifics, Inc.
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