News tagged with motion control

Taking movies beyond Avatar -- for under $150 (w/ Video)

A new development in virtual cameras at the University of Abertay Dundee, UK, is developing the pioneering work of James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar using a Nintendo Wii-like motion controller – all ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Nov 12, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (15) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Microsensors without microfabrication

(PhysOrg.com) -- Miniature motion sensors are everywhere these days, detecting the orientation of cell phones, deploying air bags in cars and measuring stresses in buildings and mechanical systems. But manufacturing ...

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 16, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Asus, PrimeSense to bring motion controls to PCs

(AP) -- If you've been wishing you could ditch your clunky computer mouse and control your PC with gestures - the way you can using Microsoft Corp.'s Kinect motion controller for the Xbox 360 gaming console ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 03, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 14

Review: Kinect motion-sensing system impresses

There are a lot of futuristic things we're still waiting on: jet packs for the entire family, self-driving cars and time-travel, to name a few. But one new, pretty darn amazing bit of technology has finally ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 04, 2010 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (7) | comments 7

'Kinect' motion control for Xbox 360 makes magical debut

Microsoft's hotly-anticipated motion-sensing controllers for Xbox 360 videogame consoles made their debut before an invitation-only audience in a Los Angeles theater late Sunday.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 14, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 6

Game companies ready to show new ways to play

(AP) -- Video game makers are about to try to convince you that fancy 3-D screens, gesture-recognition cameras and ultra-sensitive motion controllers topped with brightly glowing spheres are what you need ...

Technology / Business

created Jun 10, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 7

Sony delays release of motion controller

(AP) -- Sony Corp. said Wednesday it has pushed back the release of its highly anticipated motion controller for the PlayStation 3 game console to the fall.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 20, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Sony's PlayStation Move can't quite challenge Wii

When Nintendo unveiled the Wii four years ago, few game industry pundits gave it much of a chance.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 01, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (6) | comments 7

Innovation on display at Games Conference

(AP) -- Motion controls and social gaming were the hot topics at this week's Game Developers Conference, the annual convention of game designers, programmers and executives.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 13, 2010 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Sony unveils new motion contoller to slow Nintendo

(AP) -- Sony has a new message for Nintendo Wii gamers: Come join us.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 11, 2010 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (5) | comments 7

Nine gaming predictions for 2010

The end of the year offers a chance to look back on all that's come and gone in the past 12 months. It also offers a chance to use that knowledge of the past to bet on the outcome of the next 12 months for fun and profit.

Technology / Software

created Dec 11, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Game developers preparing for diverse E3 show

(AP) -- There might be something for everyone at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Technology / Software

created Jun 13, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Microsoft Kinect: Revolutionary technology in early phases

Nintendo got the motion-activated gaming craze started with the Wii controller, and Sony improved on the motion controller with its Move.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 02, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New surgical technique shows promise for improving function of artificial arms

A surgical technique known as targeted muscle reinnervation appears to enable patients with arm amputations to have improved control of functions with an artificial arm, according to a study in the February 11 issue of JAMA.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Feb 10, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Microsoft rolls out Xbox TV platform

Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new interface for its Xbox game console users - one that allows you to navigate through music, movies, TV shows and games with the wave of your hand or the sound of your voice.

Technology / Software

created Dec 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0