Johannes Kuhlmann (aka jfk) shows off a 3D tracking system on N900 using OpenGL ES 2.0.

this idea was mentioned by Johnny Lee and was used in a game for Nintendo DSi.

"This video shows a 3D effect that was first publicized by Johnny Lee who used a Wiimote. It is achieved by tracking the user's head and adjusting the camera through which the scene is viewed accordingly. The device's screen appears to be a window into a virtual world."

Johannes already developed a tracking Game: Burger Face not long ago.

Building on the algorithms I’ve implemented as part of my Diplom Thesis, I’ve now implemented a demo of a 3D view on the Nokia N900. The idea is to adjust the camera through which the 3D scene is viewed to the user’s head position. The screen then appears to be a window into the virtual world.

 

The 3D scene is easily constructed on the N900 using OpenGL ES 2.0. A small box and a few foreground objects are sufficient. In order to determine the head position I use the face detection and tracking code I’ve recently implemented.

watch this video about the amazing power of N900

using OpenGL ES 2.0 and the 3D headtracking system:

source: youtube

If you want to know more about this 3D tracking system or about recent project of Johannes Kuhlmann, go to his site.

i hope that there will be more stuff like this in future games or apps (like maps) :-)