Take a real walk on Street View thanks to Kinect technology

This looks like a funny mashup of Microsoft Kinect and Google Maps Street View. It’s named “Remote Strolling” – virtual strolling that feels almost physically real.

The creators of this Remote Strolling video explain the idea behind it on vimeo:

Using a public display with a tracking device like Microsoft Kinect, a person can stroll around in a virtual representation of the distant place, using their body as a controller. Turning and tilting their body lets them look around, while they can move by jumping or walking in place. The physical interaction makes the strolling feel more real.

Created by “Gunnar” and Julian Stahnke who study at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. It’s near Berlin, Germany.

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