* Astronomy

Hexdex Takes Gaming to New Dimensions



Imagine you're immersed - virtually - in the rings of Saturn. The ship moves with your body, reacting subtly yet swiftly. Armed with a remote control and your talent for dodging flying objects without losing your balance, you blast through asteroids hurtling past on all sides. One speeding chunk of ice escapes your notice, hits with a crack. Spidery veins branch across the glass, and you're thrown clear of the ship.
Except for playing at the gentler level - the one without the throwing - that was this writer's experience trying the hexdex. The research project by Joe Kniss, assistant professor, Department of Computer Science, and interdisciplinary collaborators at the University of New Mexico was featured on the Discovery Channel's Daily Planet.
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