Using the Wii Remote with Multiple Sensor Bars

Using multiple sensor bars, the Wiimote can be provided with a much greater horizontal aiming range, allowing it to be used in a virtual reality theatre. I demonstrate an an example of use, by incorporating it into Half-Life 2.

For more information see: http://torbensko.com/projects/wii

Created by Torben Sko, The Australian National University. Achieved using software from The Valve Corporation and Brain Peek and hardware from Nintendo.

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[schoentje1997]

how did you make the large screen? like a beamer behind it or something? pleas let me know

[torbensko]

@schoentje1997 It's a rear projected setup that my supervisor set it up many years back. If you want to know more information about it, just google "wedge anu"

[TheFXGuy]

@MechWarrior324 not really... assuming it recognizes different gestures (which it does), you can do way more things with your body than a controler

[chemistryguy]

The videos over two years old, yet it still impressed the shit out of me. I think I'm ready to try virtual reality again. The last time was in the early 90s when vr seemed to be everywhere, but really wasn't any good.

[skylar15123]

AWSOME!

[MechWarrior324]

@rukieishere Project Natal (or Kinect) looks prety good, but you can't do that many things without a controller.

[stevoisiak]

It's amazing how much the Wii and Half Life 2 are similar. They allow for so much innovation by modders. The only difference is Valve supports modders, while Nintendo does not, and Valve profits from this. Case and point: Garry's Mod.

[elneutro7]

yes,project natal,but it doesn´t use any controllers and that sucks!