Boys and girls love to play with toy cars. Launching a car and seeing how far it goes is great entertainment for them, but do you know how fast they run? With the Hot Wheels True Speed app you can find out. The Hot Wheels True Speed app turns your mobile into a totally real speedometer using the camera. In addition, it is very easy in a way, since you only have to support the mobile on the ground and slide the car in front. As we pass, the app tells us how fast the car would go if it were a real racing car.
One of the things that I liked the most is that it is a perfect solution to liven up the game both indoors and outdoors. In a not very large space and with few elements you can prepare a very interesting and motivating activity for children.
To determine speed, True Speed is based on the physics principle of speed = space / time. In this way, the application is able to capture the speed reached by toy cars.
Competition mode
This part has enchanted me. The app has a competition mode in which several players can measure their ability to see who makes the car run the fastest. The records are saved in the application together with the name of the pilot. They can also be shared on social media.
Combining mobile devices with real toys
Behind this idea is the increasing use that children make of mobile devices to the detriment of the use of "real toys". In this way, both worlds are integrated into a proposal that allows to be creative and competitive.
The worst thing is that the app can only be download from the Apple Store, at least for now.