RFID technology makes a realistic version of Mario Kart possible

Mario Kart has always been one of Nintendo ’s 64 best games. So much so that the Waterloo Lab in Austin decided to apply RFID tags to the game, so you can play a Mario Kart in the real world.

These cars use RFID Wi-Fi system, so that each player can pick up and use the newly acquired props. During the game, the player can pick up the prop box hanging on the track and get props randomly. Using RFID technology, the car can read the prop information obtained and give the car a new function when the player needs to use it.

When the player uses the selected prop, the car will automatically recognize the function of the prop, such as: use "mushroom" to speed up the car by 100%; when other players hit "banana", make the car spin or slow down; use lightning ball to let other players Temporarily brake.

In addition, players can also put attack props (such as green or red turtle shells) into the cannon to "attack" other cars. Who thought that one day Mario Kart would come to the real world? The Waterloo Labs web page provides all the details, including the source program, so that everyone can participate in the development of the game. Of course, you can also design your own version. It is very likely that in the near future we can also play the real version of Mario Kart in the nearby amusement park. This is the magic of RFID technology.