Preliminary Analysis: Project Natal (Part 2)

This is part two of an ongoing preliminary analysis of Project Natal (preliminary in that the Natal device hasn't been released to the general public yet). If you haven't read part one yet, it's best that you do so now. Keep in mind that everything in this preliminary analysis consists of educated guesswork based only on what the public has been told.

This article answers some questions raised by readers about part one, discusses how the Natal device works, some issues that arise because of how the Natal device works, and the current ideal controller Project Natal would need to resolve those issues.

Preliminary Analysis: Project Natal (Part 1)

From what I've seen, there's an inherent design flaw with Project Natal.

First press shots of Sony's PS Wand

Sony has finally released a picture of the final (or near-final) design on their motion controller.

PS Wand Science and Origins Explained

Sony has released more detailed videos explaining the science and origins of the PS Wands.

07-31 Presentation

Today I gave a tech-oriented presentation on Wii Full Motion.

It can be found online HERE.

A lot of it is stuff you've seen before, but some of it is new.

Sony's Wand Prototype

Sony also announced its own one-to-one motion tracking system which works in conjunction with the PlayStation Eye.

Microsoft Announces Project Natal

Microsoft has announced "Project Natal".

04-29 Presentation

Today I gave another, more refined Full Motion presentation than the one from earlier this month.

It can be found online HERE.

Linking Cap

A "Linking Cap" -- as I call it -- is a 3IRLED cap that has one-to-one motion tracking built in.

04-10 Presentation and Facebook Group

Earlier today I gave a presentation about Full Motion.

It is available online HERE.

A Facebook Group about the Full Motion Project has been set up. It can be found HERE.