The use of a Nintendo Wii remote control in physics experiments

Abellán, Francisco J.; Arenas, A.; Nunez, M.J.; Victoria, L.

doi:10.1088/0143-0807/34/5/1277

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“…Moreover, the technique can be applied to hydrodynamic experiments [20]. Ir camera from Wii remote system can also be applied to physics experimentation [21] such as the calculation of car speed. Using the coordinate system that employs similar triangles theory to determine positions of car's headlight on both sides, the technique can determine the positions of a car that has been changed in relation to the time required for such movements [22].…”

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Estimation of Vertical Jump Height Using Nintendo Wii Remote IR Camera

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In this article, we proposed to measure the heights of countermovement jumps which are recorded in term of vertical leap by using the Wii Remote infrared camera. According to the physical principles, positions of the movement were detected based on the rules regarding conservation of energy, motion under gravity, and coordinate system. The obtained results were compared with that of the slow-motion measurements. The experiment involved 30 basketball players whose jump results were slightly deviated from the vertical measurement of the coordinate system. Therefore, the results should be calibrated each time the new system is installed.

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Estimation of Vertical Jump Height Using Nintendo Wii Remote IR Camera

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“…More generally speaking, gaming devices are also very interesting for physics education as they are very advanced tools that are meant for mass production and targeted for a general public, so they are low-cost, reliable and easy-to-use devices. As an example, the Wii remote has been used for mechanics experiments [7,8,9]. Another very advanced tool revealed to be the Microsoft Kinect, being able to do 3D tracking of multiple objects [10,11].…”

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Augmented Reality Active Learning (AnReAL) activities for teaching/learning motion concepts

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2022

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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From a physicist point of view, Virtual Reality setups are high-precision, low-cost, 6 degrees-of-freedom, high-speed, multiple-objects tracking devices. These setups prove to be very high-quality sensors that are well suited to be used in the physics laboratory for tracking in motion experiments. Augmented Reality can be achieved by attaching a stereo to the headset to allow students to see the 3D tracking of the experiment in the physical world. A series of Augmented Reality Active Learning (AnReAL) activities are presented, while also comparing this setup to more traditional ones, i.e. ultrasonic motion sensors and video tracking analysis software. Virtual and augmented reality setups, such as the presented one, are likely to prove very beneficial for information retention, following the emerging theory of embodied cognition.

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“…In spite of being a handy and easy to use tool, the utility of the WiiRemote TM to track points is limited to certain lighting conditions and a sampling rate of 100 samples per second [14]; thus new optoelectronic systems have emerged [15,16]. The VeloFlex system (VS) (Deportec, Murcia, Spain) is a new tool that can track up to four markers and provides real-time feedback with zero latency time.…”

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“…The VeloFlex system (VS) (Deportec, Murcia, Spain) is a new tool that can track up to four markers and provides real-time feedback with zero latency time. The core of the VS is a monochrome IRcam like the one used by WiiRemote TM [14,17]. By lacing the axis of the camera lens perpendicular to the plane of motion, the camera provides the position and distance between two markers with a full-scale accuracy of 1% and a repeatability of 0.1%, which allows the VS to determine angles between segments with an accuracy of 0.1°.…”

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An Optoelectronic System for Measuring the Range of Motion in Healthy Volunteers: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Background and Objectives: Within the clinical evaluation of multiple pathologies of the lower limb, the measurement of range of motion (ROM) of its joints is fundamental. To this end, there are various tools, from the goniometer as a reference to more recent devices such as inclinometry-based applications, photo capture applications, or motion capture systems. This study aimed to assess the validity, intra-rater, and inter-rater reliability of the VeloFlex system (VS), which is a new camera-based tool designed for tracking joint trajectories and measuring joint ROM. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five healthy volunteers (16 females; aged 18–61 years) participated in this study. All participants were assessed on two separate occasions, one week apart. During the first assessment session, measurements were obtained using a goniometer and the VS, whereas, in the second session, only the VS was used. In each assessment session, nine active movements were examined. For each movement, three trials were tested, and the mean of these three measures was used for analysis. To evaluate the concurrent validity and agreement, the Pearson correlation coefficient (r) and Bland-Altmann plots were used. Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability were evaluated using intra-class correlation (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC). Results: Both devices showed excellent correlations for all movements (r ranged from 0.992 to 0.999). The intra-rater reliability of the VS was excellent (ICC ranged from 0.93 to 0.99), SEMs ranged from 0.53% to 2.61% and the MDC ranged from 0.68° to 3.26°. The inter-rater reliability of the VS was also excellent (ICC ranged from 0.88 to 0.98), SEMs ranged from 0.81% to 4.76% and the MDC ranged from 2.27° to 4.42°. Conclusions: The VS is a valid and reliable tool for the measurement of ROM of lower limb joints in healthy subjects.

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The use of a Nintendo Wii remote control in physics experiments

Cited by 11 publications

References 8 publications

Estimation of Vertical Jump Height Using Nintendo Wii Remote IR Camera

Estimation of Vertical Jump Height Using Nintendo Wii Remote IR Camera

Augmented Reality Active Learning (AnReAL) activities for teaching/learning motion concepts

An Optoelectronic System for Measuring the Range of Motion in Healthy Volunteers: A Cross-Sectional Study

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