kaz Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 The guys at Bandai are letting kids try out a prototype system that lets them play as their plastic model in a computer. http://www.itmedia.co.jp/news/articles/1807/21/news017.html Basically, a small photogrammetry rig scans the model's shape and colours. After scanning it, points for the joints are added to the 3D model. When all that's done, you get to control the 3D model of your kit in a simple game. Participation is free but limited to 7 to 15 year olds. While the tech and concept themselves aren't groundbreaking, previous attempts at toys + video games involved some code or chip included in the toy. With this, you can play as anything as long as the system can take it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Airfix used to have a game for the PC that allowed you to do that back in the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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