News tagged with balance board

Wii key to helping kids balance

By cleverly linking five Wii Balance Boards, a team of Rice University undergraduates has combined the appeal of a video game with the utility of a computerized motion-tracking system that can enhance the ...

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 12, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

One man's video game is another's exercise regime

Dr. Umit Ergin is cramming for a final exam. Standing on a balance board created by Nintendo for its Wii Fit series, Dr. Ergin -- a retired octogenarian internist who good-naturedly prefers ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Virginia Tech computer science students win grand prize for 3-D competition

(PhysOrg.com) -- A group of doctoral students in the Virginia Tech College of Engineering's computer science department, led by associate professor Doug Bowman, recently won first place in the 3-D UI Grand ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Apr 14, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Ubisoft steps up videogame fitness with virtual coach

French videogame powerhouse Ubisoft will have a virtual fitness coach whipping Wii users into shape starting Tuesday.

Technology / Software

created Nov 22, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Game Review: 'Wii Fit Plus'

Making exercise less boring. For millions of gamers, this was the promise of the original "Wii Fit."

Technology / Software

created Oct 15, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Nintendo prepares to set new Wii gizmo into motion

(AP) -- There's nothing all that charming about Nintendo's latest gadget.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 15, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1