Microsoft release Kinect for Windows

Microsoft released the Kinect for Windows. Basically, it’s designed expressly for hacking. The Kinect for Windows can reliably ‘see’ objects 40 cm (16 in) away, and supports up to four Kinects connected to the same computer. Source: blogs.msdn.com via David N on Pinterest

Robotic Exoskeleton

Rex Bionics exoskeleton [via Roy]

Camera Mouse

Developed by researchers at Boston College and Boston University, Camera Mouse is a free program that enables you to control the mouse pointer on your computer screen just by moving your head. Camera Mouse requires Windows 7, Vista, or XP and a webcam. Some useful applications and utilities are available from the Downloads section.

Mobile Phone Physicality and Inverse Feedback for Input

Thought: Feedback can be turned to alternative input if inverted. Fabian Hemmert does research through and about design and creates projects like shape-changing-mobiles, weight-shifting-mobiles, breathing and pulsating ambient-life mobile device feedback. The mobile concepts are designed to provide different feedback mechanisms that are physical. I’ve often written about the importance of feedback when operating all manner

Motion control “in-air pointing” with the Loop

While touted as a “mouse for your TV,” the Loop combines motion control with the familiarity feel of a mouse packaged in to an ergonomically friendly circular design. Control the Loop pointer using four buttons and scroll wheel. Further more though is the motion control. Freespace motion control technology allows “in-air pointing” – by moving

Buttonless remote control – move it

This remote has no buttons. Instead it uses an accelerometer to enable activation by movement. About the accelerometer: [Via: Make: Online : Arduino powered buttonless remote control]