Bluetooth SoundBall makes a racket when kicked
Although we're sure you've had your fill of soccer thanks to the recent onslaught at RoboCup 2007, Aleksei Stevens' SoundBall was just too good to let roll by. This Bluetooth-enabled, sensor-laden soccer ball may not look all that paranormal, but giving it a swift boot triggers communication between the ball and a nearby computer, which then converts the signals into beeps, boops, and other far out katzenjammer. As expected, different blows, rolls, and turns send out varying notes, and while talking about sound can only convey so much of the story, why not take a listen for yourself after the jump?[Via CNET]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Woody56292 @ Jul 29th 2007 8:57AM
awesome!
drew Eastman @ Jul 29th 2007 8:58AM
they found R2D2's soccer ball .. yeahhhh
MikeG @ Jul 29th 2007 9:32AM
Reminds me of that ball for the blind.
Chris C @ Jul 29th 2007 11:26AM
Soccer ball? I'd rather have a "Kick the Cheat, the Cheat": http://homestarrunner.stores.yahoo.net/kickcheat1.html
Michael Francis @ Jul 29th 2007 12:58PM
lol I wonder if it uses accelerometers for sensors
tchiseen @ Jul 29th 2007 7:54PM
what a wild gadget. fun for all.
Joe P @ Jul 30th 2007 12:37AM
That looks... surprisingly entertaining.
trancer @ Jul 30th 2007 3:35AM
i'd buy one for under $50!