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National ICT Australia (NICTA) have created a Visual Information Access Room (VIAR) in Sydney New South Wales (NSW). The VIAR at the Australian Technology Park does not have a mouse.

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Actually it doesn't have much of what we recognise as a computer environment today. The walls, tables and other furniture, and multiple display surfaces, are impregnated with the technology so that 3D models, instant communication services and unique interaction devices can be developed using local or remote locations. Instead of a mouse, keyboard or computer screen, directions are given with winks, nods and pressure on assorted surfaces, as well as voice commands. The 21st century is here at last!