Month: March 2014
Mario Kart IRL
MAKE’s Matt Richardson gets a behind-the-scenes look at how Penzoil and Nintendo created a real-life experience inspired by the popular MarioKart video game. Just like the game, power ups along the raceway allow you to get a speed boost (or perhaps even slow you down). That system runs on RFID tags and sensors; each driver gets and RFID wristband and the cars have tags in them as well. Sensors along the track can tell when you’ve run over the power ups and act accordingly.
In this version of the game, if you get five power ups, you get a nice speed boost to fly by your opponents. Not only do they need crews to monitor the sensors, gameplay, and karts, but they also have a full television production crew to create a downloadable video of your race, complete with 4-Up POV shots and NASCAR-style camerawork.
Play-i – Delightful Robots for Children to Program
Play-i (http://play-i.com) is making computer science education accessible and fun for children ages 5+. Bo & Yana are robots that bring the magic of programming to children everywhere. Order before November 26 to get a Bo & Yana of your own!
A Recipe for Innovation: Cognitive Computing
Cognitive systems are helping chefs combine existing ingredients to create brand new recipes. Similar systems can help cook up new ideas for designers, developers, marketers… everyone. Learn more at http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/us/e…
Pizza Hut + Chaotic Moon Studios Interactive Concept Table
With the help of our friends at Chaotic Moon Studios, we’re taking a look at an interactive concept table that could be the future of the Pizza Hut dine-in ordering experience. Check it out.