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Wii's Balance Board turned into virtual flying carpet

Boffins at a German research centre have adapted the Wii’s Balance Board to let travel-hungry gamers navigate the world, without ever leaving the living room. Can't see the video? Download Flash Player from Adobe.com Matthieu Deru and Simon Bergweiler are from the German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence, which is …

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Sounds like hours, days, months of fun

Release the modifications!!!

Happy

I doubt that modifications are really needed..

There is software available that will allow you to use your Wiimote to control any PC software through a bluetooth adapter (works similar to Joystick mapping software). This should work with the Balance board too, then you just control Google earth through leaning.. If more controls are needed then hook up the wiimote and the balance board to your pc.

Does look like fun.

Linux

Sounds good

Now all you need is the ability to use the Wii board with the Wii-mote for games like C.O.D. and you would have one unbelievable game, that would sell platforms.

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Time for a Wii update of Magic Carpet?

Classic game begging to be remade for the balance board.

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