Nintendo Wii Console Used to Create Mii for Wanted Poster in Japan
Marissa Brassfield — February 4, 2009 — Tech
Avid gamers can add one more possible career path to their collection: Forensic sketch artist. This wanted poster for a hit-and-run driver above features a Mii created on Nintendo Wii's Mii creator instead of a traditional hand-drawn or computer-aided sketch.
The Mii creator lets gamers create a digital avatar using the Wii interface. While the basic details are conveyed--like the suspect's glasses, angled face and long hair--I have a sinking feeling this type of forensic sketch will only grow in popularity despite its apparent uselessness for crime-fighting.
The Mii creator lets gamers create a digital avatar using the Wii interface. While the basic details are conveyed--like the suspect's glasses, angled face and long hair--I have a sinking feeling this type of forensic sketch will only grow in popularity despite its apparent uselessness for crime-fighting.
Trend Themes
1. Digital Avatars in Forensic Sketching - The use of digital avatars, such as those created with the Nintendo Wii's Mii creator, for forensic sketching could disrupt traditional methods in the field.
2. Gamification of Forensic Artistry - The integration of gaming technologies, like the Wii interface, into forensic artistry may offer new opportunities for engagement and skill development.
3. Increasing Popularity of Non-traditional Forensic Techniques - Despite their perceived uselessness for crime-fighting, non-traditional forensic techniques like using digital avatars are gaining popularity and could lead to breakthroughs in the field.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Hardware and Software - Gaming hardware and software companies, like Nintendo, could explore the potential of their technologies in the field of forensic artistry and develop specialized tools for digital sketching.
2. Law Enforcement and Investigation - Law enforcement agencies and investigative organizations may need to adapt to the emergence of non-traditional forensic techniques and incorporate training for digital avatar-based sketching into their programs.
3. Education and Training - Educational institutions and training centers could incorporate gaming technologies and digital avatar-based sketching into their curriculum to prepare future forensic artists for the evolving industry.
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