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First Fully Programmable Gesture-Recognition Glove, Cheap

Posted by timothy on from the classroom-clickers-don't-capture-gestures-correctly dept.

Al writes "The AcceleGlove from AnthroTronix, is the first fully programmable glove that records hand and finger movements. Other gloves — like 5DT's Data Glove, which is used primarily in virtual reality — normally cost $1,000 to $5,000, but the AcceleGlove costs just $499. The AcceleGlove comes with software that lets developers use Java to program it for any application they wish. AnthroTronix initially developed the glove with the US Department of Defense for robotic control but it could also be used in video games, sports training, or physical rehabilitation."

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  1. Software is good by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    The voice synth part is annoying though when it says, "stop that or you will go blind!" anytime I move the glove vigorously.

  2. I love the AcceleGlove.. by Clixx · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's so bad.

  3. Nintendo called from 1986.... by gwdoiron · · Score: 3, Funny

    They want their Powerglove back.

  4. I have an application for this.. by fridaynightsmoke · · Score: 3, Funny

    This gesture glove, combined with a large LED-matrix display fitted to the back of my car would take driving to a whole new level.

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