Ariane 5 tech turns on the lights

Soon we may be able to fill the bath, turn the lights on and play our favourite CD without moving from our chair or pressing a button. Technology, developed by ESA for European spacecraft, is now being used to create small sensors that can make any flat surface ­ walls, windows or tables ­ interactive.

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