Let's face it, the Wii generation is upon us.  Our preoccupation with board games in the 80's has been replaced by paying homage to the little white box that allows us to move ourselves---or an object in real-time--spatial reality.  We have grown accustomed to the notion of using physical gestures to control our interaction with machines.

While the Trimble Field Link construction layout solution will never enter the living room in place of the infamous Wii, it does aid contractors and sub-contractors in their ability to more precisely layout duct and cable tray hangers as well as pipe and electrical conduit sleeves.  And now, Trimble Field Link for MEP includes our very own fluid, real-time control over a Trimble total station.  We call it "Dynamic Joystick". 

Announced today as part of  the Trimble Field Link for MEP 1.1 update, Dynamic Joystick enables contractors to more finitely control their Trimble total station—easily stopping the laser pointer on a desired point location.  Combined with the laser pointer, the feature allows the user to step away from behind the total station scope and control the instrument.

While it's not quite like using your Wii puck to play Madden NFL, it is a major leap forward in being able to more easily control your Trimble total station.

Check out the video below, or see the press release