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A wrist-worn sensor that creates 3D-models of the user's hand movements in real-time has been developed by Microsoft in an effort to to create a mobile device that would allow its owner to control a range of equipment using hand gestures.

This is among other fascinating projects Microsoft has unveiled this year. It could be used as a virtual TV control, a way to operate a smartphone while it is in the user's pocket, and to play video games.

Digits uses a camera-based sensor that detects infrared (IR) light coupled with software that interprets the data produced to construct a model of a "fully articulated hand skeleton". This is then used to interpret what the user's hand is doing.


However, Microsoft's team acknowledged the current device was still some way from being ready for market.

It currently needs to be attached to a PC to carry out the necessary computations, making it impractical for real-world use. But still among the intresting projects this year. Check the video.








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I recently used a smart ball (blobo) in a game development competion, but with this technology i won't need the smartball to play a game, just the wrist bracelet sensor. Impressive !!