Highlights from IDF 2011 San Francisco. (2:00)

Intel Labs shows future applications for facial recognition (2:47)

Console lets charging dock know the most energy efficient time to charge the electric vehicle.

Intel Labs make 3-D content and modeling as easy to do as publishing a blog or editing video.

Lego retail stores use augmented reality to create 3D models of toys with the use of interactive boxes.

Research on intelligent traffic systems help manage highways and guide congested traffic.

Demo shows how combining video and computer graphics can achieve independent multi-reality.

The disaster warning system allows agencies to send emergency alerts directly to connected devices.

Fireball analyzes the chemical properties of a fire and sends information back to firefighters.

The intelligent traffic system can be used in a disaster to help emergency responders navigate roads.

The Oil Rig Accelerometer has sensors help to insure safety and stability of structures at sea.

The emergency response radar aids emergency responders plan instantly and agilely.

Dubbed Seamless Heterogeneous Mobility, the technology allows uninterrupted video calls on 3G and Wi-Fi.

The water quality sensor monitors 16 different water contaminants in wells, reservoirs, and more.

See how everyday photos are turned into visual data points for scientific studies.