Second Life Gets amBX March 10, 2007
Posted at 8:30 pm· Filed under PC, GDC 2007 | Add a comment
Tags: ambx, linden labs, mmog, mmorpg, philips, rivers run red, second life
From GDC comes word that Linden Labs has licensed Philips’ amBX technology to Rivers Run Red to produce a dedicated amBX-enabled environment. This will offer Second Life users the opportunity to feel the virtual world in the real world through environmental hardware which involves light, air movement and rumble. This agreement also extends to “all-new commercially driven experiences for future brand marketing campaigns” between Philips and Rivers Run Red.
Philips also mentioned that it will be working on the development of solutions for open source Second Life client software to enable users to create new real world effects.
The amBX platform lets developers use light, color, heat, sound and air flow in the real world to add life to their game. This is done through various peripherals that range from LED color-controlled lighting to desktop fans, all of which are now available in the market.
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Honestly, who cares? How about fixing teleportation, flying, and going across regions?
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Eric Recreant
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03-16-2007 14:27
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Brenda Connolly
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03-16-2007 14:31
"This agreement also extends to “all-new commercially driven experiences for future brand marketing campaigns” between Philips and Rivers Run Red."
I think that sums it up. _____________________
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Dnate Mars
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03-16-2007 14:36
It won't be long until they figure out a way to just plug us into SL. We won't need to leave SL ever again.
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Peggy Paperdoll
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03-16-2007 15:00
Maybe I'm just stupid, but what the heck is amBX?
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Malachi Petunia
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03-16-2007 15:51
It's just a test-bed for teledildonics.
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03-16-2007 15:57
Voice and vibration - what else would you need?
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Peggy Paperdoll
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03-16-2007 16:53
Thanks Malachi
 .Now I understand the OP!!! So, I'm in the "so what" catagory. So many things need fixing and improving before amBX LOL. |
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Eric Recreant
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03-16-2007 17:41
And people said SL is all about Sex, I think this PROVES it.
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RobbyRacoon Olmstead
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03-16-2007 17:44
It won't be long until they figure out a way to just plug us into SL. We won't need to leave SL ever again. Woot! _____________________
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RobbyRacoon Olmstead
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03-16-2007 17:45
Voice and vibration - what else would you need? coco Smell-o-vision? _____________________
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03-16-2007 18:05
Voice and vibration - what else would you need? coco I would rather like to be able to taste my fellow residents. Lick a Linden! |
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03-16-2007 18:26
So.. this makes me wonder what pose balls feels like?
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Eric Recreant
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03-18-2007 01:40
I would rather like to be able to taste my fellow residents. Lick a Linden!  |
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03-19-2007 02:06
I don't think anyone is ready for touch-sense so long as our shoes keep wedging themselves in our arses
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Eric Recreant
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03-20-2007 16:51
I agree with the poster above.
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I don't think anyone is ready for touch-sense so long as our shoes keep wedging themselves in our arses It probably appeals to a niche market. _____________________
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