Using the TUIO fiducial markers in a game environment

TUIO fiducial markers are symbols which can be recognized by the reacTivision software. Both, the markers and the software were invented by the “interactive sonic systems team”, please visit http://www.iua.upf.es/mtg/reactable/ for more information. The reacTivision software sends the information of the markers position and angle in the OSC (Open Sound Controll) protocoll or MIDI.

After writing a plugin for the 3D game studio, we were able to use the TUIO fiducial markers and the reacTivision software to develop our „Terminal-B4“, an object based input device. Our first project using the „Terminal-B4“ is to controll a forklift in the reconstructed Wagenhallen.

The Wagenhallen is a huge area which is currently the center of the sub-culture in Stuttgart. After Frank Arnold has reconstructed almost the whole area and halls he builds a 3D game level of it. The forklift is now in this level and can be controlled using a plate or steer and several cards for the speed customization.