beer Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 One of the most fun Kinect hacks we’ve seen in a while gives the idea of motion capture a whole new meaning. Behold the Board of Awesomeness, an all-terrain motorized longboard wired to a Kinect and a Samsung tablet running Windows 8. To roll ahead, the rider simply pushes his hand forward.The system uses video and speech recognition, accelerometer and location data, and other factors to determine a rider’s next move. The Kinect transmits the rider’s movements to a voice-control-equipped Windows 8 tablet, which serves as the control center. The touchscreen turns the board on and off, manages speed settings (the motor has a top speed of 32 MPH) and visually monitors hand gestures, according to the brains at Chaotic Moon Labs, which designed the board.It’s driven by an 800-watt electric motor, powered by a 36-volt power pack. A 12-volt battery powers the computers.To get going, raise your hand and wait for the red dots from the Kinect. To go forward, push your hands forward; to slow down or stop, bring your hand back. Check it out in a video below. For more information on the board and a photo gallery of the build, head over to Chaotic Moon.Kinect-Driven Longboard Chaotic MoonBoard of Awesomeness: Chaotic Moon(source)WICKED SIIIIIICK!@!!Caution!: sudden hand waving or arm gestures to the hot girl on the sidewalk may be disastrous.:cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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