Breaking news - USA Today reports on Microsoft's Kinect less than 24 hours before E3.

Nintendo started the 'movement' with it's wireless Wii-motes.  Sony took it a step further with Move a video camera that translates physical motion into game play.  Essentially the player's body becomes the controller.  According to http://www.usatoday.com article, Kinect's built-in camera and mocrophone uses voice recognition and facial gesture technology in game play too.

One of the most significant issues in game play with patients working through a stroke or neurological impairment is the ability to activate buttons or grip a controller.  Clinicians have to be creative with velcro or tape to connect their patient's with a controller. 

Should Kinect or Move live up to the marketing specs, the rehabilitation community could enjoy new tools when seeking alternative methods to traditional therapy.

A few members have indicated they will be at E3.  If you can stop by Sony and Microsoft's displays, take pictures and ask questions.  Post your thoughts and let us know what you think here. Also and this is a shameless plug - Blue Marbles's Sheryl Flynn Ph.D. PT will be sharing a booth with Games for Health Ben Sawyer.  Stop by and say hi.

The full story on Microsoft's Kinect, as reported by USA Today is here - http://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2010-06-14-vidgame14_ST_N.htm