'Project Cobra' Will Bend but Won't Break to Your Gaming Might
Michael Hines — May 3, 2010 — Unique
References: hml.queensu & gizmag
Project Cobra could very well be the future of gaming. This portable gaming device, developed by Human Media Lab's Zi Ye and Hammad Khalid, uses the forbidden art of bending and twisting for the controller. This is huge, people!
Normally bad things happen when you bend or twist a portable gaming device. Project Cobra utilizes your bends and twists to control the game. Fold the corners of Project Cobra forward, and your character raises his sword. Imagine what would happen if you twisted said folds! I'm a huge gaming nerd, so this is huge for me. Follow the links to your left to learn more about Project Cobra.
Normally bad things happen when you bend or twist a portable gaming device. Project Cobra utilizes your bends and twists to control the game. Fold the corners of Project Cobra forward, and your character raises his sword. Imagine what would happen if you twisted said folds! I'm a huge gaming nerd, so this is huge for me. Follow the links to your left to learn more about Project Cobra.
Trend Themes
1. Bendable Gaming Devices - The trend of creating bendable gaming devices opens up opportunities for innovative gameplay mechanics that incorporate physical movements.
2. Portable Gaming Devices - The trend of developing portable gaming devices allows for gaming on-the-go, creating opportunities for mobile gaming platforms.
3. Gesture Control Interface - Gesture control interfaces like Project Cobra allow for immersive gaming experiences that go beyond traditional controller input, creating opportunities for enhanced user engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can benefit from technological advancements in bendable and portable gaming devices to improve overall gameplay experiences and increase consumer engagement.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can incorporate bendable and portable gaming devices into their product lines to meet the growing demand for on-the-go gaming and innovative gameplay interfaces.
3. Educational Technology - Gesture control interfaces like Project Cobra have potential applications in educational technology to create interactive and immersive learning experiences for students.
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