Unforseen custom uses for Wii as input device

November 27th, 2007 | by dnw |

wii.jpg There exists assistive technology devices that use tracking of a reflective dot by infrared to control a computer. They cost in vacinity on USD $4-500.

Now take a look at this video and think about the unforseen possibilities of general purpose ’stuff’. And what happens with mass market uptake and the effect it has on lowering costs and barriers to access.

Video

Hat tip: Lucy Chilli

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  1. 3 Responses to “Unforseen custom uses for Wii as input device”

  2. By Mike Seyfang on Dec 19, 2007 | Reply

    How about that!
    Only just noticed that Dave and Lucy were onto this a full month before the rest of the world caught on.
    Typical ;-)

    Fang

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