The project incorporates research from German, Swedish, Finnish and UK Defence specialists to understand how emerging technologies such as genetic engineering, bioinformatics and the possibility of brain-computer interfaces could affect the future of society, security and Defence. Montblanc Augmented Paper is available to buy for £530.The Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) has worked in partnership with the German Bundeswehr Office for Defence Planning to understand the future implications of human augmentation (HA), setting the foundation for more detailed Defence research and development. The CEO of Montblanc, Jérôme Lambert states that although “nothing compares to the sensation of writing on paper, being able to share work and thoughts digitally has become essential.” Augmented Paper is the perfect solution to ensure you get the best of both. Montblanc’s Augmented Paper bridges the worlds of traditional and digital note-taking, adding greater capabilities to the act of taking notes on paper. The technology recognises 12 different languages, including English, Russian and Chinese. Text transferred to the app can be easily saved and shared with colleagues. The kit also comes with three ink refills for the pen, tweezers to change the refills, and a USB cable to charge your device. Anything drawn or written on the paper can be transferred to an app, the Montblanc Hub, with the push of a button.įor the augmented paper to work, you must use a pen from Montblanc’s StarWalker collection, which contains custom-made technology to make it compatible with the notebook. The electronic digitiser contains a notebook filled with lined paper, and is well presented in a black leather case. The technology allows you to transfer your handwritten notes onto digital devices using the pen and paper provided by Montblanc. Montblanc’s Augmented Paper was launched at Berlin’s technology fair, IFA, and was made available to buy from 22 September. Well, a new product from Montblanc can help you get the best of both worlds. Despite this, there’s no denying that the digital world affords us many benefits, making saving, sharing, and editing notes more convenient. It’s much more satisfying than typing, and most people find it easier to learn and remember matter when they write it down. If you’re anything like us, you still love the feeling of writing with pen on paper.

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