Wii remote hacks | Johnny Lee

[@dkong13able]

Can all TED talks be like this? Sweet, concise, and actually innovative.

[@UNTBC]

8 years later, no real head tracking compatibility games...

[@BenjerminGaye]

oclus rift? htc vive?

[@UNTBC]

BenjerminGaye different kind of head tracking. That uses absolute position relative to the screen. The headsets use relative tracking based on compass position.

[@lostecho7131]

+Collegiate Match Fishing no oculus rift uses it tracking just like this

[@lostecho7131]

+Ben Laty *ir

[@RG-Zeldaplayer]

Why the need for the headset display then? I mean this demo uses head tracking software and an IR camera with a pair of LEDs attached to some safety glasses to create a 3 dimensional effect on a 2d TV screen, why then, are developers opting to mount stereoscopic displays in chunky visors? Surely this eliminates the need for VR... more to the point we've had a generational leap in home consoles with another one due soon since this video and no-one's developed a game around this very simple set up.

[@ashketchup7354]

I bet Nintendo wasn't very happy about that.

[@ethanrussell3163]

I dunno, the 3DS employs a similar technology that can achieve similar results

[@BeenLittyy]

*Nintendo proceeds to tax Lee here for every Wii Remote he uses to spread his technology

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

@@ethanrussell3163 No it doesn't

[@jehsiman]

I used to attend a high school in a very low- income area and of course; we couldn't afford the interactive smart boards which basically every other school had at least a few of. My math teacher who was so passionate about education and technology adopted this system of a budget interactive whiteboard to make her teaching more visual and enhancing and seeing this video, I feel so grateful for some reason. Great work Johnny! Your work really did enable less advantaged people to maintain the technological advancements that everyone else was achieving.

[@MrEtmer]

Good o'l days of youtube... back when you couldn't get copyright infringement for a background coke bottle, and Google+.

[@SomeNiceMovies]

I dont see no coke ?...

[@moahammad1mohammad]

Haha it's gotten worse hasn't it?

[@rynlikesfood]

Funny now the time this comment was posted is now considered “the good ol’days”

[@tobiasuhlig765]

@@rynlikesfood And now we finally got rid of Google+ 😂

[@felipexrmz]

This hits harder now.

[@dlpmario]

I made my own Wiimote Whiteboard and used it in one of my classes: It was amazing! Johnny Lee is a genius, and he certainly deserves an award for sharing his knowledge with everyone.

[@HKMV9]

This is damn amazing, but I'd really like if he took a deep breath sometimes...

[@kevinsmall5232]

Watching this in 2023 and still amazed. Unfortunately it the software hasn't been updated so I feel like I can't get it done.

[@gabemanVideos]

don't be nervous, man. you did great

[@spendle]

Every time I come back to this video, I always smile at 3:55 because you can tell the camera guy is having fun.

[@sarahburnside4606]

this mans brilliant AND owns a wii. Checkmate, Sony?

[@BeenLittyy]

This should be the best comment, lol

[@BenjerminGaye]

well sony's ps3's are being used as a supercomputer....

[@dragz888]

BenjerminGaye PFFT

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@BenjerminGaye lmao no they arent LUL

[@BenjerminGaye]

@@girlsdrinkfeck not anymore, but when it released yes. You could run another OS on it and daisy chain them to act as a server/supercomputer.

[@unstopableguy1]

Now its 2014, where is it now? do people still know about this?

[@ingusmant]

Nope, and I have no clue why no company is selling this, they could make a fortune.

[@ingusmant]

Ultragian Awesome, thanks bro

[@benakin9172]

He is also working with Google on a 3d tracking project called project Tango. Look it up, its cool

[@ingusmant]

Ben Akinlosotu Yeah saw it, kind of scary tho since it could/will be used for visual datamining

[@harambeharambe5232]

Now its 2018, where is it now? do people still know about this?

[@XSpImmaLion]

Johnny Lee deserved the standing ovation... It's not just about his current experiments, but on how many people it can affect, and how accessible he made it for the general public. Great stuff! Happy to see some game development companies are already considering doing something with the idea!

[@DeimosSaturn]

If you shutter the left and right lenses of those glasses to match a rapidly alternating image on the screen, you can have true depth perception AND head tracking. And if you have pupil tracking cameras mounted on the glasses, you can even have eye tracking data that would feed into the computer giving high fidelity field of depth changing in real time with the natural focusing movements of the eyes.

[@digitalblasphemy1100]

that 3d looks amazing! I don't have fusion between my eyes and this looked fantastic for me! I think this is the first time I have seen 3d

[@johandavid9774]

Some good old TED talk times...

[@MrDannyloco]

looks like theres another way to see 3D withought glasses on youtube, Amazing!

[@medsabkhi]

I'm in 2020 and this is still impressive!

[@thomas_jupiter]

This guy is a legend!

[@ScorpionSpeed]

That camera guy was really into that 3-D room. He wouldn't step away from it!!

[@COLEplusTEN]

Why is this guy not developing VR for Switch

[@rextransformation7418]

Such a humble boy.

[@Yogsther]

3:07 that awkward clap.. Lel

[@fluffyhoitydino]

Yogsther lmao

[@hardySwantonzU]

what a genius. Thats a great achievement. Somebody should of gave him an award or trophy

[@TheMixedPlateFrequency]

man we need head tracking everywhere! XD haha I can imagine them remaking the game Punch-Out! from NES with head tracking and gloves XD.

[@MrForanski]

nice work.... and great to see he gave it to everyone for free,

[@TreesPlease42]

That's an interesting kind of passive 3D.

[@DarknessGuard]

This guy has a really, really, reeeeaaallly bright future. He's a genius.

[@LiamNebe]

What ever happened to this stuff?

[@AClarke2007]

We all got scared and ran out of imagination.

[@SaySimonSaid]

Back in 2008 this kind of technology was ground breaking.

[@unbreakablealex2732]

Nintendo finally patented this idea some days ago. Future here we come! :)

[@tobiasuhlig765]

That's interesting, do you still have a source by any chance?

[@Houdastrying]

If anyone wondering where is he now he has a youtube channel and a science blog where he shares lots of stuff :)

[@perrykitten310]

So where is his website?

[@oyun-erdenesainbayar6185]

Perry Kitten johnnylee.net/

[@KeenanWoodall]

+Perry Kitten Darude sandstorm

[@jean-baptistelasselle4562]

+Okuna Sabakkuk Hi just a big thank yoou for sharing the link

[@ROOKTABULA]

+Jean-Baptiste Lasselle That new search engine google put out rocks!

[@ShadowofCatron]

I never thought I would have an interactive white board for 5 dollars in additional cost. This is amazing :D

[@seismicdna]

How to get cheap oculous rift glasses

[@BBoyNicKnack]

I've been watching TED talks for years, how did I never see this one?

[@mikedubya4427]

My jaw dropped twice during his presentation. I mean, god my ideas are weak sauce compared to this guy.

[@jackulator2]

this guy is great! we need many many more like him

[@Igorawicki]

? Wii remote has CAMERA. Pen has infrared led. Wii remote tracks the infrared led light from pen. You dont do any changes to wii remote itself. I have suscribed this guy ~year ago. Great guy.

[@DecmanTrapper]

John Lee, changing the world one Wii at a time

[@draconiansolo]

12 years later and you still need little screens attached to your head for "Immersion"

[@LogansRun45]

This guy is awesome. I hope he continues to give us low cost solutions to tech problems. I know he is working for Mr. Softy, hope he doesn't sell out.

[@EricJCaraballoso]

Damn, some people come up with the coolest stuff from things we all already have. Great job!

[@KristensVlog]

This was so cool! He is awesome for this! That is the way to do it help out millions of people with simple technology! Great video!

[@shrekjones7]

Nintendo missed a trick not hiring this guy! Thanks Johnny Lee for sharing your genius creativity :)

[@BassBwoy3]

pure genius. that's great man.

[@Lurkur]

well done! this world needs more people like you!

[@buildgreennow1112]

Pure genius, right there.

[@xeoncat]

he was nervous, and he totally deserves kudos =D

[@Promatheos]

He wrote Hell when he meant to write Hello. That's funny.

[@Ted4Seventeen]

The guy with the camera sure was having fun with the 3D effect on the TV :P

[@ddeennpp]

Now I love my Wii even more! Let the new games roll in.

[@macbeasty]

Go easy man. look at the guy - he probably hasn't played a sport in his life. But he's smart as hell.

[@Cerberus221]

That is so frickin cool. That would be wicked for FPSs.

[@daviddjkedbek-ultra]

congrats! this guy is awesome just with a wii remote

[@chatsu5441]

Hands' clapping from me too, very impressive.....from Thailand...so I can tutory or teach basic Science to kids, thank you so much John you are a super genious .

[@WarrenDaly]

We were inspired by your TED talk. So we took your ideas for WII controllers and merged them with recycled electronics to create a virtual painting wall. A first for Cambodia I think :) Thanks Johnny, keep creating.

[@Whataboutit]

You just owned some of the most brilliant inventers in the world. This is pure inovation for everyone! Thanks for thinking, Mr Lee! ;)

[@saladspinner3200]

The guy actually did it.

[@YGTRecordss]

his breathing is crackin me up

[@KjetilBalstad]

Yes, but this does not have 3d motion tracing. It does not work in limited light environment either. Also, it can not do what Natal can by disign regarding full body motion capture.

[@rubenll14]

the camera guy sure is having fun...

[@MrHuskerOne]

Thats awesome!!! Its hard to believe he isnt selling his software!!!

[@TurkIsAwesome]

lol at the camera man when he jumps up and down

[@Pradeeptheman]

that is freaking brilliant... KZbin ROCKS

[@stivante]

"ideas are bulletproof"

[@PaymaanJ]

This guy is a genius.

[@simena1]

The force is strong with this guy.... I find Nintendo's lack of knowledge about theyr own product rather disturbing...

[@cyborgxxi]

LOL I'm still in disbelief This guy is amazing!

[@Stop4MotionMakr]

One word: WOW.

[@Brojo-Jojo]

Technology like the Wii-mote has been around since at least the early 90's (I wouldn't know earlier than that, I was born in 91, the difference is it's wireless, and not in an arcade.

[@FlashingStride]

That's incredible.

[@fortunate101]

Well done Johnny Lee, I always said that sooner or later Nintendo was gonna be drastically ahead of it's competition

[@ALSxEditing]

This guy is a fucking genius.

[@petexii]

I FUCKING LOVE KZbin AND THIS MAN!

[@MyBrothersMario]

im working on a boxing game using this teachnology, it uses gloves with a infer red led in each nuckle and 2 in the sholders

[@PieDuan]

this guy is so awesome it makes me extremely jealous

[@pedrovay2003]

Wow... I don't know how I feel about that. Well, as long as he's happy.

[@alexebling]

People like this guy make me so optimmistic about humanity's future :-D

[@AL1NO3]

hes an awesome guy

[@PurushaDesa]

Nicely done, sir.

[@Dew_-km7gr]

It’s 2020 and I really want to know what happened to this man and his ideas where is he now ? Does anybody know?

[@Davelantor]

THIS WAS FREAKEN AWESOME !!!

[@mequetrefe413]

Now, that's what a true hacker does. Take current products and modify them to be used for good intentions as Johnny Lee has shown.

[@crazycolbster]

i'll use my wii remote to hit a baseball bat

[@jabes88]

smart man, good on him

[@Egli]

This guy is a genius!

[@TheAfronate]

well i learned something new today

[@zakk-kaye]

I would love to use the second technique with a projector and use it as a set for filming. A bit like what they have done with the Mandalorian! Unfortunately I don't have the know how, and don't really know how to learn.

[@MagicXXMadness]

thank u!

[@javjasdjkfsdvbnjakdb]

The WiiRemote? It has Bluetooth built-in so get a Bluetooch detector (already in many laptops) on your computer and you're done.

[@12374417]

the cameraguy was teabagging Lol

[@fielong17]

The 3-D gaming was great how did he do that??

[@asshat987654321]

incredible.

[@madichelp0]

he is a great man!!

[@oscar842]

wow this will go down in history as the guy who invented the 3D mouse!!

[@samperiadvanced]

Great MR Lee

[@GeoTwilight]

I think I just fell in love with technology O_o

[@radnukespeoplesminds]

damn this is still pretty impressive

[@kevdm10]

my teacher was setting this up in the middle of class today