Microsoft has developed a system that monitors muscle movement through a series of sensors. This can be used for the good of mankind, but just as easily for playing Guitar Hero without controller.

Judge for yourself after watching the video below:

The trailer was shown during the User Interface Software and Technology (UIST) conference. The development was done by a cooperation between Microsoft Research and a couple of Phd students.

The ideal solution for mothers that believe their kids have too much plastic junk laying around in the living room!

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