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Dual Depth Sensors vs Sony PS Eye Comparison
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| − | There is no straightforward answer to the questions which is better | + | There is no straightforward answer to the questions which is better — Dual Depth Sensor or Sony PS Eye Cameras configuration. The accuracy of tracking is almost the same. Pros and cons summary: |
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* Easier to set-up and calibrate | * Easier to set-up and calibrate | ||
* Require less space due to wider angle of view, minimum required space is 9 x 5 feet ( = 2.7 x 1.5 meters) | * Require less space due to wider angle of view, minimum required space is 9 x 5 feet ( = 2.7 x 1.5 meters) | ||
| − | * No | + | * No requirements to clothes color |
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* Capture area is limited with 7 x 7 feet ( = 2 x 2 meters) | * Capture area is limited with 7 x 7 feet ( = 2 x 2 meters) | ||
| − | * Framerate is only 30 fps ( | + | * Framerate is only 30 fps (more tracking errors on fast motions) |
* More problems with occlusion (especially for complex motions including rotations) | * More problems with occlusion (especially for complex motions including rotations) | ||
* Cannot be used outdoors | * Cannot be used outdoors | ||
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| − | | Sony PS Eye (3 to | + | | Sony PS Eye (3 to 8 cameras) || |
* More accurate tracking for head and feet | * More accurate tracking for head and feet | ||
* MUCH bigger capture area, up to 20 by 20 feet ( = 7 by 7 meters) | * MUCH bigger capture area, up to 20 by 20 feet ( = 7 by 7 meters) | ||
* 60 fps framerate allow to track very fast motions | * 60 fps framerate allow to track very fast motions | ||
| − | * Less problems with occlusion (especially for 6 cameras) | + | * Less problems with occlusion (especially for 6 — 8 cameras) |
| − | * | + | * Allows outdoor capture (not in sunny weather though) |
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* Set-up and calibration takes more time | * Set-up and calibration takes more time | ||
| − | * More issues with [[USB controllers]] (you need 3 USB controllers for 6 cameras) | + | * More issues with [[USB controllers]] (you need 3 USB controllers for 6 cameras, and 4 USB controllers for 8 cameras) |
* You need more space, minimum required space is 13 x 13 feet ( = 4 x 4 meters) | * You need more space, minimum required space is 13 x 13 feet ( = 4 x 4 meters) | ||
* Higher requirements for HDD speed | * Higher requirements for HDD speed | ||
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| + | If you choose to go with depth sensors, see also [[Depth Sensors Comparison|the comparison of different models]]. | ||
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| + | == General Recommendations == | ||
| + | * Dual Depth Sensor configuration is very practical, it is easier to use and able to track many kinds of motions. We can recommend it if: | ||
| + | ** Your room is not very big (less than 20 x 20 feet = 6 x 6 meters) | ||
| + | ** You do not need to track fast complex motions like energetic dancing, acrobatics, etc. | ||
| + | ** You do not need to track 2 actors | ||
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| + | * Sony PS Eye cameras is the most powerful option, but you have to invest more time in learning. We can recommend it if: | ||
| + | ** 7 x 7 feet ( = 2 x 2 meters) capture area is not enough for your motions, and your room is bigger than 20 x 20 feet ( = 6 x 6 meters) | ||
| + | ** You plan to track fast complex motions like energetic dancing, acrobatics, etc. | ||
| + | ** You plan to track 2 actors | ||
Latest revision as of 18:07, 19 February 2014
There is no straightforward answer to the questions which is better — Dual Depth Sensor or Sony PS Eye Cameras configuration. The accuracy of tracking is almost the same. Pros and cons summary:
| Cameras | Pros | Cons |
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| Sony PS Eye (3 to 8 cameras) |
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If you choose to go with depth sensors, see also the comparison of different models.
General Recommendations
- Dual Depth Sensor configuration is very practical, it is easier to use and able to track many kinds of motions. We can recommend it if:
- Your room is not very big (less than 20 x 20 feet = 6 x 6 meters)
- You do not need to track fast complex motions like energetic dancing, acrobatics, etc.
- You do not need to track 2 actors
- Sony PS Eye cameras is the most powerful option, but you have to invest more time in learning. We can recommend it if:
- 7 x 7 feet ( = 2 x 2 meters) capture area is not enough for your motions, and your room is bigger than 20 x 20 feet ( = 6 x 6 meters)
- You plan to track fast complex motions like energetic dancing, acrobatics, etc.
- You plan to track 2 actors
