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Wipeout racing game brought to life with cardboard track and R/C car
10Aug2010 Filed under: Gaming and Games Author: Rebekah
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Blurring the line between video games and reality is certainly nothing new, with the Roomba Pacman and the 6-string Guitar Controller, so it might not come as such a surprise that someone has brought this racing game to life.
German designer Malte Jehmlich and company created this real-life rendition of Wipeout with just a webcam, an R/C car and a race-track made of cardboard.
The speed mimics the PlayStation original due to the scale speed of the 1/28 model R/C car. Controlling of the game is done through an arcade racing cabinet that comes complete with a stearing wheel and an on screen display that is wirelessly connected to an Arduino board. The idea started out as a 2 month hobby project and it is now being worked towards an advanced version. The designers are planning to build sensors right into the track to allow for force feedback and powerups.
Sounds like an amazing plan. I wonder it could be expanded to create a new form of gaming or will it stay as a novelty item? Even if it did stay as a novelty, I would love to try playing it!
Watch the video and see for yourself this twist of a racing game.
Watch the RACER DEMO video game mashup in Vimeo
sell your textbooks
August 11th, 2010 at 1:14 am
Wow that is pretty cool that they were able to replicate that. It is sort of low tech but really neat all the same.
Laptop Briefcase
August 11th, 2010 at 2:06 am
That’s awesome. It’s a great concept, but it probably isn’t very feasible as a widespread form of gaming. It simply requires too much space and it needs someone to keep flipping the car back over.
Uzi
August 11th, 2010 at 7:50 am
This is so cool new idea. I can see a new business in future offering this kind of games.
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August 12th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
That is a really cool idea. It could be a big hit in arcades with spectators watching also. You could have track marshalls also that do the job of real marshalls by helping the cars get back on track in case they go off. Really bright future if done properly.
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August 13th, 2010 at 1:16 am
Cool idea, but I don’t see how there could be a business idea here.
Computer Tips Tricks
August 13th, 2010 at 4:28 am
Ok… 3 words… Brilliant, brilliant, and brilliant!
used tires
August 13th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Really neat game, would love to get the chance to drive one of these things for sure!
Till then,
Jean
Bidet
August 14th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Wow this is so cool, I wonder how they would do shooting games.
used tires
August 15th, 2010 at 1:43 am
@car battery that’s a great idea actually, I could totally see something like that working out.
-Jean
Uzi
August 15th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
@Bidet. It would be interesting to see shooting game like this.
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August 15th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Replicating it smartly is not an easy task…absolutely brilliant stuff..
Computer Tips Tricks
August 15th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
It’s extremely impressive, especially the real motion where it makes the chair move when the car turns.
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August 16th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Amazing, how I wish I could play that one too!
Laptop Briefcase
August 17th, 2010 at 1:36 am
The only way this could really be viable as a business is if people were willing to pay quite high prices. There is simply too much overhead. Then again, an investor could come along to help work through existing issues.
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August 17th, 2010 at 2:45 am
I guess one way to look at it though, is from a wider perspective. Remote and robotic technology has a huge benefit in many industrial areas….so maybe the creator can use this on his resume?
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August 18th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Maybe it lacks a good marketing style to able to spread this to the targeted players!
Laptop Briefcase
August 21st, 2010 at 1:59 am
@cellphone reviews: good point. This does show a lot of robotics skill. This kind of experience could be transferred over to all kinds of careers. Maybe he’ll end up working on something crazy like a future mars rover or something like that.
Data Quality
August 23rd, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Great idea and it would be a great thing to watch live
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August 27th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Cool idea, but I don’t see how there could be a business idea here.
Adam F.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:27 am
Awesome video man. I’ve gotta try it out on my own.
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September 11th, 2010 at 3:26 am
I would imagine a car with a wider/longer wheel base would make it considerably less crash-prone. I would also figure out a way to have it with a slightly more gradual acceleration curve, so it doesn’t feel like you’re going from 0 to insane in 2.2 seconds.
Anyway, I would love to try it too!
Tej Kohli
September 13th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
wow that a Great News , i will try It Sure
Sell Property
September 14th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Great idea and informative also.Thanks for such innovative ideas.Keep Sharing.
small business
September 18th, 2010 at 12:08 am
OMG I need one of these! Even if its a little noisy.
Sikiş
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:17 am
i can’t say i heard some thing about it and try before but i know it’s amazing.
PHP Development India
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:33 pm
yet, i haven’t used. but i will try it soon this weekend.
bikram
September 24th, 2010 at 5:03 am
If you driving seems soo real. Looks cool
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September 28th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Wait for the Mario Cart edition.
game copy wizard
October 5th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
low tech, but it’s really briliant idea,
and that’s what people like to try..
gry planszowe
October 13th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I played wipeout on PSX1 – this was cool game
sell your textbooks
October 19th, 2010 at 3:42 am
I still think this is a bit old school and what good is it these days with all the technology that is better?
Framing
October 22nd, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I have purchased a new vehicle and should be getting the RC Book after a week or 10 days. Now, I want to go to a long tour through South India. I have the Tax paid certificates and Vehicle delivery note.
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November 9th, 2010 at 7:06 am
That was great, enjoyed watching the video. Thanks for sharing. I will have to build one of those someday.
- Robert
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November 9th, 2010 at 7:17 am
@p90x reviews, I agree with you this great and the video too
Sarki Dinle
November 26th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Between the virtual and the real thing. Interesting ..
p90x
January 18th, 2011 at 8:34 am
Ah missed the video but sounds like a great idea. I love the Wipeout series.
- Robert
Komodo Dragon
April 20th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
Ah, too bad the video seems to be offline now. Wipeout was definitely one of my all-time favorite games.
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