While the gaming community almost universally shrugged at Microsoft's first motion gaming peripheral, it looks like the second time may be a charm. A new, wrist-mounted motion controller, developed by Microsoft, is proving to be surprisingly accurate. How accurate? Enough to give the mouse and keyboard a run for their money.
The device, named "Digits" for now, uses a multitude of LEDs and a camera to track movement, and is even accurate enough to pick up individual finger movements. Additionally, it's no more than the size of a larger wristwatch. If successful, the device could be used for anything from controlling your computer, improving motion controlled games like those on the Kinect, or even allowing the hearing-impaired to learn sign language.
Digits is still in development however, but keep your eyes peeled for some new Microsoft products on your PC or possibly even their next console.
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The device, named "Digits" for now, uses a multitude of LEDs and a camera to track movement, and is even accurate enough to pick up individual finger movements. Additionally, it's no more than the size of a larger wristwatch. If successful, the device could be used for anything from controlling your computer, improving motion controlled games like those on the Kinect, or even allowing the hearing-impaired to learn sign language.
Digits is still in development however, but keep your eyes peeled for some new Microsoft products on your PC or possibly even their next console.
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