Wharton students sizing people up with Xbox technology
What if, through a video game system, the Internet could measure your body and make it easier to buy clothes online?
It sounds a little too close for comfort and yet so convenient.
Flying Kite reports two Wharton MBA candidates are developing that concept.
Their Size Seeker uses Xbox 360 Kinect technology to capture the entire body in seconds to help those who rarely visit fitting rooms determine their clothing size. Plus, it eliminates the presence of the grumpy fitting room attendant.
Next up, the Wii does your grocery shopping.
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