Author Topic: 3D gesture input device! (Read 1697 times)

gunug · « **on:** April 28, 2009, 01:33:02 PM »

Check out this engineering student project:

http://vimeo.com/4366452?pg=transcoded_embed&sec=4366452

This works kind of like a Therimin!

krissel · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2009, 01:17:01 AM »

Not too different from the multitouch surfaces that several companies are developing. Even Apple has a patent on touch that doesn't have to actually come in contact but senses proximity. Of course this project is much more 3D in application.

One thing that I don't get is why people are willing to give up a mouse that requires subtle small movements to cover large expanses in trade for having to wave their arms all over the place?

gunug · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2009, 07:49:12 AM »

But think how much better exercise it is when you wave your arms around!

Mrious_be · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2009, 08:13:30 AM »

Wait till they start using 3D movement with your legs

krissel · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2009, 02:04:28 AM »

QUOTE(gunug @ Apr 29 2009, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

But think how much better exercise it is when you wave your arms around!

Hey, I do 40 laps in the pool several times a week. That's enough exercise for my arms.

QUOTE(Mrious_be @ Apr 29 2009, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Wait till they start using 3D movement with your legs

And I have a recumbent cycle turned facing my computer chair so I can pedal while I surf.

Mrious_be · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2009, 07:13:26 AM »

You are way ahead Krissel

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