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The Sega Activator was an octagonal game controller for the Sega Genesis that used infrared screen like beams to interpret movements. The Activator was placed on the floor, and the player stood inside the octagon, punching and kicking to break the light beams and send signals to the Genesis. It was marketed as a new type of martial arts simulator. The light beams were also easily distorted by a non-flat ceiling, or obstructions, such as beams of a ceiling fan or light fixture[citation needed]. It did not see much commercial success[citation needed]. Few games were designed to be used with it, including Eternal Champions, Mortal Kombat and Comix Zone.
The Sega Activator was based on a musical instrument called the Light Harp conceived by musician and martial artist Assaf Gurner (also president of "Interactive Light Inc.")[citation needed] It was brought to market by Interactive Light under a licensing agreement with Sega.[citation needed]
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