More Wiimote monkeying with Johnny Lee

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On Johnny Lee’s website, he discusses (and shows video off) his latest computer-human interaction research at Carnegie-Mellon using the Wiimote. In the above video, he gives a presentation on different types of flexible, foldable displays using the motion tracking of the Wiimote and IR LEDs (and projection) to simulate the displays. On his page is also a Cambridge video on how to do 3D motion capture for around US$100 using two Wiimotes and stereo triangulation.


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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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