Technology|June 9, 2011 1:03 pm

Aiken Labs brings 9-axis modular motion sensing to Android, we go hands-on (video)


We already had a possibility to try out Immersive Motion from Aiken Labs during CES, though right divided a nine-axis modular intuiting complement is creation a approach to Android as good as alternative mobile platforms, together with iOS as good as Windows Phone. The some-more compress battery-powered server brings motion-controlled gaming to mobile environments, capturing upon all sides interpretation from matchbox-size modular sensors which you can fasten to a wooden long knife or Viking steel sheet for live-action outside role-playing, or upon you paws as good as architecture during a practical jam event with friends, for example. The mobile pack includes a span of wireless sensors with a 50-foot operation which you can insert to literally any member or appendage, as good as is approaching to sell for about $300 when it ships after this year. You’ll additionally be means to bond up to dual not as big connected sensors to any wireless sensor, for about $50 a pop.

The kit’s cost tab creates it cost-prohibitive for all though a many hardcore gamers as good as devs (there’s an SDK accessible as well), though Aiken hopes to have a flagship product some-more affordable if a means to sell a kits in tall volume. The apparatus has applications in alternative industries as well, together with investigate as good as Hollywood, where it could be used as a (relatively) low-cost outside motion-capture suit. The early chronicle you saw during E3 currently is really not ready to conduct to production, though we’re still months divided from an tangible release, giving Aiken a little time to urge accuracy, as good as maybe find a approach to revoke which price. Jump past a mangle to see how it works.Aiken Labs Immersive Motion for Mobile Hands-On

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