Everybody knows the Wii has an immensely clever motion-sensing remote for controlling its games, but did you know it can be turned to other uses? Yep, researcher Johnny Lee has used the cheap white plastic stick to create a cut-price interactive whiteboard (usually costs a few grand, here about £25) and a motion-tracking headset that could well open up a whole new world of gaming and interactive software.
You might have seen his vids on YouTube before, but there’s a new clip of him demoing his work here - and you can find out how to get the gear working yourself at his website.









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