Depth Sensors Comparison - Revision history

Pavel at 13:55, 13 May 2013

2013-05-13T13:55:29Z

VMaslov at 07:57, 19 March 2013

2013-03-19T07:57:01Z

VMaslov: moved ASUS Xtion vs MS Kinect Comparison to Depth Sensors Comparison

2013-03-19T07:44:40Z

moved ASUS Xtion vs MS Kinect Comparison to Depth Sensors Comparison

Andrew: /* Kinect vs Xtion */

2013-03-07T06:14:58Z

Kinect vs Xtion

Andrew: /* Kinect for Xbox vs Kinect for Windows */

2013-03-07T06:05:32Z

Kinect for Xbox vs Kinect for Windows

Andrew: /* Kinect vs Xtion */

2013-03-07T06:02:53Z

Kinect vs Xtion

Andrew: /* Kinect vs Xtion */

2013-03-07T06:01:39Z

Kinect vs Xtion

VMaslov: /* Xtion Live vs Xtion */

2013-01-28T09:39:45Z

Xtion Live vs Xtion

VMaslov at 09:37, 28 January 2013

2013-01-28T09:37:35Z

VMaslov at 09:36, 28 January 2013

2013-01-28T09:36:05Z

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    <td width="16%"><center>[[Image:Kinect-small.jpg|thumb|Microsoft Kinect for Windows]]</center></td>
    <td width="5%"></td>
-  <td width="16%"><center>[[Image:Kinect-xbox-360.jpg|thumb|Microsoft Kinect for XBOX 360]]</center></td>
+<!--[XBOX]  <td width="16%"><center>[[Image:Kinect-xbox-360.jpg|thumb|Microsoft Kinect for XBOX 360]]</center></td>
-   <td width="5%"></td>
+   <td width="5%"></td> [XBOX]-->
    <td width="16%"><center>[[Image:ASUS-Xtion-live.jpg|thumb|ASUS Xtion Live]]</center></td>
    <td width="5%"></td>
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 * '''Note:''' [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO/ ASUS Xtion] and [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE/ ASUS Xtion Live] are also available in PRO modification (for developers). But the hardware is the same for regular and PRO versions, the only difference is in the software supplied with the device, that you will not need for use with [[iPi Mocap Studio|iPi Motion Capture system]]
 * '''PrimeSense Carmine''' has better USB 3.0 compatibility than original ASUS Xtion Live. However, there is [http://reconstructme.net/2012/10/13/asus-xtion-usb-3-0-hotfix/ a firmware update for ASUS], which makes both devices equivalent.
-== Kinect for Xbox vs Kinect for Windows ==
+<!--[XBOX]== Kinect for Xbox vs Kinect for Windows ==
 * If you plan to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Kinect] not only with [[iPi Mocap Studio|iPi Motion Capture]], but also to have fun with Xbox games, then you definitely need '''Kinect for Xbox'''
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 ** Kinect for Windows has [http://wiki.ipisoft.com/images/4/45/IPi_Recorder_2.1.2.19-properties_of_Kinect_for_Windows.png manual settings] for RGB camera
 ** It has capability to track at low distance (from 40 cm). This is not useful for full-body motion capture, but may be helpful for other applications
-* You can use mixed configuration consisting of 1 Kinect for XBOX and 1 Kinect for Windows
+* You can use mixed configuration consisting of 1 Kinect for XBOX and 1 Kinect for Windows[XBOX]-->

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-Starting from version 1.8.0.81, [[iPi Recorder]] supports [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO/ ASUS Xtion] and [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE/ ASUS Xtion Live] devices (and also PRO modifications for developers). They are similar to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Microsoft Kinect] sensor and can be used in the same way. But there are certain differences that you can take into account before making decision on which device to choose for use with [[iPi Mocap Studio|iPi Desktop Motion Capture]] (iPi DMC).
+Starting from version 1.8.0.81, [[iPi Recorder]] supports [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO/ ASUS Xtion] and [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE/ ASUS Xtion Live] devices (and also PRO modifications for developers). They are similar to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Microsoft Kinect] sensor and can be used in the same way. But there are certain differences that you can take into account before making decision on which device to choose for use with [[iPi Mocap Studio|iPi Motion Capture]].
 <center><table border=0><tr>
-   <td width="21%"><center>[[Image:Kinect-small.jpg|thumb|Microsoft Kinect for Windows]]</center></td>
+   <td width="16%"><center>[[Image:Kinect-small.jpg|thumb|Microsoft Kinect for Windows]]</center></td>
    <td width="5%"></td>
-   <td width="21%"><center>[[Image:Kinect-xbox-360.jpg|thumb|Microsoft Kinect for XBOX 360]]</center></td>
+   <td width="16%"><center>[[Image:ASUS-Xtion-live.jpg|thumb|ASUS Xtion Live]]</center></td>
    <td width="5%"></td>
-   <td width="21%"><center>[[Image:ASUS-Xtion-live.jpg|thumb|ASUS Xtion Live]]</center></td>
+   <td width="16%"><center>[[Image:ASUS-Xtion.jpg|thumb|ASUS Xtion]]</center></td>
    <td width="5%"></td>
-   <td width="21%"><center>[[Image:ASUS-Xtion.jpg|thumb|ASUS Xtion]]</center></td>
+   <td width="16%"><center>[[Image:PrimeSense_Carmine.jpg|thumb|PrimeSense Carmine 1.08]]</center></td>
 </tr></table></center>
-== Kinect vs Xtion ==
+== Kinect vs Xtion / Carmine ==
-Both [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Microsoft Kinect] and [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE/ ASUS Xtion] sensors are based on the same [http://www.primesense.com PrimeSense] infra-red technology. So all basic characteristics critical for full-body motion capture are generally the same. But there are certain differences that you can take into account:
+Both Microsoft Kinect and ASUS Xtion (Live) / PrimeSense Carmine sensors are based on the same [http://www.primesense.com PrimeSense] infra-red technology. So all basic characteristics critical for full-body motion capture are generally the same. But there are certain differences that you can take into account:
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 * Lower RGB image quality in comparison with MS Kinect
 |-
-| ASUS Xtion ||
+| ASUS Xtion / PrimeSense Carmine ||
 * More compact ( 7" x 2" x 1.5"  against 12" x 3" x 2.5")
 * Lighter weight  (0.5 lb agains 3.0 lb)
 * Does not require power supply except USB
-* Lower interference with another ASUS Xtion sensor in [[User_Guide_for_Dual_Depth_Sensor_Configuration|"Dual depth sensor" configuration]]
+* Lower interference with another ASUS Xtion / PrimeSense Carmine sensor in [[User_Guide_for_Dual_Depth_Sensor_Configuration|"Dual depth sensor" configuration]]
 * Better RGB image quality
 ||
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 |}
-== Xtion Live vs Xtion ==
+== Xtion Live vs Xtion vs Carmine ==
-* '''ASUS Xtion Live''' is recommended because it includes color sensor as well. Color image is currently not used for tracking, but eventually will. Also it helps to operate the system.
+* '''ASUS Xtion Live''' or '''PrimeSense Carmine''' is recommended because it includes color sensor as well. Color image is currently not used for tracking, but eventually will. Also it helps to operate the system
 * '''Note:''' [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO/ ASUS Xtion] and [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE/ ASUS Xtion Live] are also available in PRO modification (for developers). But the hardware is the same for regular and PRO versions, the only difference is in the software supplied with the device, that you will not need for use with [[iPi Mocap Studio|iPi Motion Capture system]]
+* '''PrimeSense Carmine''' has better USB 3.0 compatibility than original ASUS Xtion Live. However, there is [http://reconstructme.net/2012/10/13/asus-xtion-usb-3-0-hotfix/ a firmware update for ASUS], which makes both devices equivalent.
 == Kinect for Xbox vs Kinect for Windows ==

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 * Higher weight (3.0 lb agains 0.5 lb)
 * Require ACDC power supply
-* Higher interference with another Kinect sensor than ASUS Xtions have (may be critical for [[User_Guide_for_Dual_Depth_Sensor_Configuration|"Dual sensor" configuration]])
+* Higher interference with another Kinect sensor in [[User_Guide_for_Dual_Depth_Sensor_Configuration|"Dual depth sensor" configuration]]
 * Lower RGB image quality in comparison with MS Kinect
 |-
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 * Lighter weight  (0.5 lb agains 3.0 lb)
 * Does not require power supply except USB
-* Lower interference with another ASUS Xtion sensor than MS Kinects have
+* Lower interference with another ASUS Xtion sensor in [[User_Guide_for_Dual_Depth_Sensor_Configuration|"Dual depth sensor" configuration]]
 * Better RGB image quality
 ||
 * Less popular device
 * Lower drivers quality
-* Does not work with some USB controllers
+* Does not work with some USB controllers (especially USB 3.0)
 * No motor, allow only manual positioning
 |}

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 ** Kinect for Windows is officially licensed (by Microsoft) for commercial use (unlike Kinect for Xbox which is only licensed for personal gaming)
 ** Since it is officially allowed to use with Windows, we may hope that drivers quality and support will be better
 ** It has capability to track at low distance (from 40 cm). This is not useful for full-body motion capture, but may be helpful for other applications
 * You can use mixed configuration consisting of 1 Kinect for XBOX and 1 Kinect for Windows

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 * Higher weight (3.0 lb agains 0.5 lb)
 * Require ACDC power supply
-* Higher interference with another Kinect sensor than ASUS Xtions have (may be critical for "Dual sensor" configuration)
+* Higher interference with another Kinect sensor than ASUS Xtions have (may be critical for [[User_Guide_for_Dual_Depth_Sensor_Configuration|"Dual sensor" configuration]])
 * Lower RGB image quality in comparison with MS Kinect
 |-