Use your WebCam to control Games

camspace logo We’ve used webcams for video conferencing or even recording ourselves on YouTube, but Cam-Trax Technologies has developed patented software called CamSpace, which transforms your computer into a Wii-like gaming platform using your webcam. Unlike Wii Remote which detects motion in three-dimensions, CamSpace uses your webcam’s motion sensing abilities to transform any object into a wireless controller for games. Enough said, check it out in action:


CamSpace appears to quickly map the size and shape of the object before allowing to be used as a controller. CamSpace is free and it’ll work on any machine running Windows which has webcam properly installed. You can download it from here.

I don’t think CamSpace is something I’d use on a regular basis to play games, but it looks both funny and ultramodern at the same time. It’s something console manufactures and game makers should look into before designing their next unique controller! What do you think?

Source: The Register

This post was published by on February 7, 2009

About the Author: Thilak Rao works as a Social Media Expert. He is one of the first professional bloggers from India, and he loves to write, travel and click photos. Follow him on Twitter @thilak

  • Rajat

    Nice blog dude…. :)

  • TechRoach

    Holy F*ckin’ shit !! This is major. I’m gonna try it out with Crysis.

    Anyways, nice to see you back on your feet (I mean blog). Glad you’re still alive. What the hell is goin’ on with you and your blog man ?? :(

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    The myriad of applications that innovative human beings will come up with for a single device can be mind-blowing. This one is an absolute pearler! Who would’ve thought that using the motion sensing capabilities of a webcam could be integrated into a gaming application. Good one, thanks for sharing!

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    Whoa! That’s really sweet, looking forward to when it launches mainstream!

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    Ha… I’ve just tried the software.
    Funny enough, but only if you don’t use this often :)

  • http://www.techeguide.com/ Mohit

    A boy has also hacked Mario game, and modifies the game to work with motion sensor.

    Thilak, you have a nice blog, would you mind in giving me some tips for my blog as i’m newbie blogger.
    Thanks
    Mohit

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    wow.. i was not aware of this fact..thx

  • http://www.techtreak.com Narendra.s.v

    Thanks dude

    Will definitely try this one. A new concept indeed.

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    Thanks for share…..

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  • http://www.netage.co.za/web-marketing/ Marketing

    CamSpace is an awesome example of innovation utilizing existing technology. Very clever concept, I can definitely see some merit and future apps utlizing this concept could be absolutely mind blowing.

    Tech-Buzz has been slow with moderation and updates! What gives guys? Please give us more!

  • http://xtreme-arena.blogspot.com/ jaz

    I tried this software, but it is difficult to use it..

    they do it very easily, but for me it was difficult..

    other than tat cool software.

  • http://www.gadgets4nowt.co.uk/ PS3

    Wow, that is really something. Will definitely check it out. The greatest thing about it is that you can use anything as a controller – really amazing.

    Nice gadget, no questions about that.

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