The Mechanics of Motion Sensing

Dr. Eggman writes, "The AP has a short technology piece on the mechanics that go into the motion-sensing capabilities of the Wii and PS3 controllers. It also details some of the past uses of the technology and gives a nice overview of just how far the technology has come from the earliest missile-guidance sensor equipment."

Heh

[j0nkatz]

I got a motion sensing joystick you can play with!

The "snare" was the first motion-activated weapon?

[xxxJonBoyxxx]

I thought the "snare" was the first motion-activated weapon. Or was it the "covered pit"?

Re:no gadget required to detect the direction of

[heinousjay]

One of these days, your doctor will figure out the dosage and your posting will cease. Truly a sad day for all.

Can we use this technology with the NES . . .

[abscr]

so I can finally keep Mario from falling down the bottomless pit by jerking the controller above my head?