Fight You Own Muscles To Create Force-Feedback On Smartphones 72
FatLittleMonkey writes "Researchers in Germany have developed a device that allows users of portable devices, such as smartphones, experience force-feedback from games using just their own muscles... and a small EMS device. When stimulated by a painless electric pulse, the player's arm moves the device in whichever direction the game commands. The player then fights the movement with their other muscles, creating a strong sensation that the device itself is bucking in their hands. According to the developers, users found the sensation much more realistic than traditional vibrotactile feedback. (Should make PvP more interesting too.)"
Fight you muscles? (Score:5, Funny)
Why not "Fight You're Own Muscles", at least it's pronounced the same. Or is this Yoda-speak?
This is the social media feature I was waiting for (Score:5, Funny)
Finally, I can make people punch themselves in the face over the internet.
Re:So...now we're not even proofreading the titles (Score:5, Funny)
It sounds a bit street, maybe samzenpus is using Gizoogle. [gizoogle.net]
Re:Fight you muscles? (Score:5, Funny)
Stop hitting yourself! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:This is the social media feature I was waiting (Score:3, Funny)
Are you sure you want electric shocks and your genitals in close vicinity?
On the other hand, am I sure that I don't?