Interaction Lab has come up with a dual function Wii controller. The device on the photo is called Wii Sqweeze, and it features control over Wii Games and also as a tool for exercise. To start playing the demo-games IA Labs designed, each player self-calibrates the device by squeezing 50% of your maximum. Once the control “recognizes” the hands of the player, the rubber handles allow for shoulder abduction and adduction (Max Range of Motion-ROM ~2-3 inches) to manipulate movements. Among the games tested were Bowhunt, a Bow action shooter and Bopple, a Ball crushing game. Playing games while doing fitness anyone? [Exergame]
