Whoa, this crazy fake mirror is awesome! I'm not sure exactly how it works, but it seems to video the person on the other side through video, tracks their movement, and maps it to a character. Then it displays the pre-made character on the other side of the mirror, as if the character is actually the reflection of the individual!
Outside of pranking people, which is in itself immensely satisfying, you could do a number of other things. Use the motion-tracked people and environments to test ergonomics. The one-way mirror technology be the way walls become computer consoles. Even the motion-capture technology must have been used in movies, though the video didn't use special suits.
I like this use of technology, because it is a novel way to bring together several technologies. Japanese television in particular loves to bring new and innovative (and sometimes crazy) new products to the market. I love Japan. :)
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