Tracking Conductors Hand Movements Using Multiple Wiimotes

Abstract

In this paper, we present the design and validation of a 3D tracking system using a commercially available game controller. The system uses the wiimote to track and analyze a conductorpsilas hand movement and the Wii Balance Board to track conductorpsilas balance shifts. The wiimote provides an easily attainable controller that has both accelerometer motion sensors and infrared tracking capabilities. We describe the multiple wiimotes to track an infrared marker in 3D using triangulation. The gesture acquisition system is designed to capture and analyze ldquoconductingrdquo gesture which may also be used in the study of musical expression and in an educational environment.