PlayMotion

PlayMotion! is a company that produces a next generation videogame technology of the same name. Their product applies practical Computer Vision algorithms to the problem of gesture recognition in a wide array of environments, including Education and exergaming.

PlayMotion, in essence, "allows players to use the wall of the room as a videogame surface", Tatiana Prophet. " [http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2005/04/18/focus9.html PlayMotion takes fun to a new level] ." "Atlanta Business Chronicle." April 15, 2005. Retrieved on November 28, 2006.] while a "a graphics engine and video projector turn your actions into digital shapes and patterns on a large screen." Bob Pepalis. "Future of gaming solid" "REVUE & News" January 5, 2005. Retrieved on November 28, 2006.]

PlayMotion was founded by designer Greg Roberts (Designer) and noted computer vision scientist Matt Flagg in 2003.

The company has a partnership with Carnegie Mellon's Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) who uses the platform to create next generation videogame and novel live performance concepts.

PlayMotion builds upon the pioneering work done by visionary Myron Krueger in the 1970s and 1980s.

Playmotion is known locally for its award winning culture. It was awarded a TAG (Technology Association of Georgia) award for specifically its culture. Playmotion's internal "Funlab" as it is called by its employees is the defacto environment allowing for free thought and action which has produced many great games and technologies.

References

Further reading

* "WIRED Magazine", June 2005, "The Future of Play"

External links

* [http://www.playmotion.com PlayMotion's official website]