The Wiimote with multiple sensor bars: creating an affordable, virtual reality controller

Authors:
Torben Sko;Henry Gardner
Affiliations:
The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia;The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Venue:
Proceedings of the 10th International Conference NZ Chapter of the ACM's Special Interest Group on Human-Computer Interaction
Year:
2009

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Abstract

A low-cost virtual-reality controller has been constructed from the Nintendo Wii Remote using multiple sensor bars. An agent-based algorithm has been used to allow the controller to move from one sensor bar to another, enabling it to be used in a surround, multiple-screen environment. User testing has verified that the system is suitable for use with a demanding, fast-paced, first-person-shooter game. The tuned version of the system was found to have a low error rate and to be favourably received by test participants. Our work has been open-sourced to encourage further research in this area.