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Three Axis Precision

Posted January 29, 2008 8:30 AM

Accelerometer advances bring new innovative products to the home entertainment and computing markets. This three-axis acceleration sensor combines MEMS technology with ultra low power consumption and high precision tracking control It translates hand movement to on-screen action. Can you think of industrial applications for this technology?

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01/30/2008 3:25 AM

Like Wii

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01/30/2008 7:40 AM

Wii uses an array of IR sensors and an accelerometer to get movement and position. PS3 uses a 3 axis accelerometer to get movement, but can't do position.

As far as industrial applications, accelerometers have been used for 'real' applications much longer than they have for games. The uses are very far ranging, like tracking movements during vibration tests of parts and assemblies, inertial navigation for vehicles, etc.
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