Cheap PS3 Track IR next year?

[Houndstone Hawk]

Originally Posted by PaulDPearl

I did watch the video - what they're doing is 1000 times more complex than they need for the head tracking portion. It just proves that the eye is capable, but any webcam would be. The trick is in what it's tracking.

There is face tracking software that you may get with your Logitich Camera, but it's not precise enough to do what we need for head tracking in a simulator enviroment (racing, flying, etc...).

the other key would be to make the software compatable with it. Can you imagine how real Grand Turismo would be if you not only had the steering wheel and pedals, but also a head tracking feature that puts you behind the wheel, allowing you to use your actual head to look left and right?

Trust me, I've used this with the PC and it transforms your simulator GAME into a real SIMULATOR... Minus the Multi Million dollar price tag and some hydrolics... (though the force feedback feature inhances the "feel").

+1

I couldn't do without headtracking software now. Even the titles like Op Flashpoint Dragon Rising & DIRT 2 on PC are so much more involving & more immersive. Stupidly, head tracking with something like Track IR is the ONLY way you can currently look left & right in any vehicle in OFDR. Bring it to console, let's have this experience enjoyed by more!!!

[AV 1611]

Originally Posted by trk29

Anton has already stated this is one of the things they are looking at doing with the sequal for BOP. GT will be getting this as well.
Using the PS eye. Hopefully then can implement this. And there is videos on Youtube showing demos of the PS Eye used for head tracking.

Do we know for a fact "HEAD TRACKING" will be based of the PS EYE - or will Head Tracking be a totally new gadget? Just debating if I should invest in the PS EYE now/ wait?

[winny]

Originally Posted by AV 1611

Do we know for a fact "HEAD TRACKING" will be based of the PS EYE - or will Head Tracking be a totally new gadget? Just debating if I should invest in the PS EYE now/ wait?

Yes.. there's loads on the net about it. Also there's an article in The New Scientist magazine this week about Natal (full body tracking) for the xbox where they mention that Sony are working on a similar idea and that will use the PS3 Eye.

An IR sensor is basically a camera anyway and most digital cameras can "see" IR.. (look through your camera phone at any of your TV remotes and you can see the LED flashing) So it makes sense to use a camera anyway.

[P-51]

Originally Posted by winny

Yes.. there's loads on the net about it. Also there's an article in The New Scientist magazine this week about Natal (full body tracking) for the xbox where they mention that Sony are working on a similar idea and that will use the PS3 Eye.

An IR sensor is basically a camera anyway and most digital cameras can "see" IR.. (look through your camera phone at any of your TV remotes and you can see the LED flashing) So it makes sense to use a camera anyway.

Wow! Infra red FTW!!! (yup i videod my remote lol)

[winny]

Originally Posted by P-51

Wow! Infra red FTW!!! (yup i videod my remote lol)

It's a good way to see if you need a new remote or just batteries..

[AV 1611]

Ok then, let's go get it!

[InfiniteStates]

Originally Posted by AV 1611

Do we know for a fact "HEAD TRACKING" will be based of the PS EYE - or will Head Tracking be a totally new gadget? Just debating if I should invest in the PS EYE now/ wait?

If you check out the video in the OP, Sony are also developing a "wand" type device that the camera can track very accurately. So if head tracking doesn't go off facial features alone, there could certainly be some dedicated head gear derived from the wand...

But to answer your question, I would wait to get a camera... The wand may come with one. Or the whole thing may be crap or never appear. You never know.

[AV 1611]

Originally Posted by InfiniteStates

If you check out the video in the OP, Sony are also developing a "wand" type device that the camera can track very accurately. So if head tracking doesn't go off facial features alone, there could certainly be some dedicated head gear derived from the wand...

But to answer your question, I would wait to get a camera... The wand may come with one. Or the whole thing may be crap or never appear. You never know.

Thank you sir, I will certainly heed your advice.

[haitch40]

Originally Posted by Zatoichi_Sanjuro

PS3's 3D tech will surpass that.

i ment gt5 its been at the top of my wishlist for 2 years now