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September 23, 2013 06:37 pm GMT

Archery Game Uses Real Bow to Hit Virtual Targets

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Created by Japanese researchers at the Tokyo University of Technology, The Light Shooter is an archery game that uses a real bow to hit digital targets. The first person shooting game has an actual Japanese bow as the interface.

Real equipment teaches the player how to handle it in a way that is more effective than reading a manual. It also lets them experience what Japanese archery is like.

Archery Game Uses Real Bow To Hit Virtual Targets [Video]

The bow works with a basic shooting mechanic and also features a flashlight, so when the player points it in different directions, a light shines on the black screen.

The object of the game is to shoot stick-figure enemies, and there are sensors embedded in the bow’s grip to measure how much it bends when drawn, whether the string has been released and the acceleration. Read more...

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