%T Hawk: 3D Gestured-Based Interactive Bird Flight Simulation
%A Thomas Y. Eastman
%R Technical Report TR2009-647
%I Dartmouth College, Computer Science
%C Hanover, NH
%D June 2009
%U http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/reports/TR2009-647.pdf
%X
 Control interfaces provide the most tangible connection between human
 users and computer software. This link is especially important in
 interactive real-time applications, like games and simulations,
 because users desire efficient controls that allow them to maximize
 their interactivity and immersion with the software. Traditionally,
 interfaces have been largely limited to keyboards and mice. Recently,
 however, technological advances have made motion-sensitive devices not
 only available to mainstream consumers but have also lifted
 restrictions limiting devices to two-dimensional motion. This work
 presents a 3-dimensional motion-sensitive interface alongside a
 natural application. Players can control a soaring red-tailed hawk and
 perform various intuitive flight maneuvers using two Nintendo Wii
 Remotes (Wiimotes).
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 Senior Honors Thesis.
 Advisor: Fabio Pellacini.