New York, NY, November 13, 2002 - 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. (OTCBB: 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 websiteswww.mhtx.com and 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 to 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 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