Tactile feedback

Zeropoint

4th January 2007 - 06:02 PM

http://www.physorg.com/news87121098.html

It seems to me that for ping-pong, a simple solenoid mechanism in the paddle to generate a "whack" on contact with the virtual ball would be enough. Very simple, but it would go a long way toward increased realism.

bobcobb

5th January 2007 - 01:28 AM

Nintendo Wii anyone?

Zooey G.

5th January 2007 - 03:55 PM

How life-like is it?

Any experienced table-tennis player knows that putting spin on the ball is an essential part of the game.

Does this simulation take "spin" into account?

Fi o Fi o

18th June 2007 - 08:37 PM

Im whatching u

JK LOL

bill hodge

15th August 2007 - 11:54 PM

is pongone1 barry dattel?

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