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Depth Sensors Comparison
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| − | Starting from version 1.8.0.81, [[iPi Recorder]] supports ASUS Xtion and ASUS Xtion Live devices (and also PRO modifications for developers). They are similar to 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 Desktop Motion Capture]] (iPi DMC). |
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== Kinect vs Xtion == | == Kinect vs Xtion == | ||
| − | Both Microsoft Kinect and ASUS Xtion sensors are based on the same 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 [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: |
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* High quality of device drivers | * High quality of device drivers | ||
* Stable work with various hardware models | * Stable work with various hardware models | ||
| − | * Has motor that can be controlled remotely by iPi Recorder application:<br>this makes device positioning more convenient | + | * Has motor that can be controlled remotely by [[iPi Recorder]] application:<br>this makes device positioning more convenient |
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* Bigger size (12" x 3" x 2.5" against 7" x 2" x 1.5") | * Bigger size (12" x 3" x 2.5" against 7" x 2" x 1.5") | ||
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== Xtion Live vs Xtion == | == Xtion Live vs Xtion == | ||
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* '''ASUS Xtion Live''' is recommendable because it includes RGB sensor. RGB image is currently not used for tracking, but it helps to operate the system | * '''ASUS Xtion Live''' is recommendable because it includes RGB sensor. RGB image is currently not used for tracking, but it helps to operate the system | ||
| − | * '''Note:''' ASUS Xtion and 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 Motion Capture 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]] |
== Kinect for Xbox vs Kinect for Windows == | == 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''' | |
| − | * If you plan to use Kinect not only with iPi Motion Capture, but also to have fun with Xbox games, then you definitely need '''Kinect for Xbox''' | + | * But if [[iPi Mocap Studio|iPi Motion Capture]] is all you need [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Kinect] for, then '''Kinect for Windows''' has a couple of advantages over Kinect for Xbox |
| − | * But if iPi Motion Capture is all you need Kinect for, then '''Kinect for Windows''' has a couple of advantages over Kinect for Xbox | + | |
** It is officially allowed to use with Windows, so we may hope that drivers quality and support will be better | ** It is officially allowed to use with Windows, so 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 | ** 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 | ||
Revision as of 15:22, 17 September 2012
Starting from version 1.8.0.81, iPi Recorder supports ASUS Xtion and ASUS Xtion Live devices (and also PRO modifications for developers). They are similar to 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 Desktop Motion Capture (iPi DMC).
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Kinect vs Xtion
Both Microsoft Kinect and ASUS Xtion sensors are based on the same 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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Xtion Live vs Xtion
- ASUS Xtion Live is recommendable because it includes RGB sensor. RGB image is currently not used for tracking, but it helps to operate the system
- Note: ASUS Xtion and 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 Motion Capture system
Kinect for Xbox vs Kinect for Windows
- If you plan to use Kinect not only with iPi Motion Capture, but also to have fun with Xbox games, then you definitely need Kinect for Xbox
- But if iPi Motion Capture is all you need Kinect for, then Kinect for Windows has a couple of advantages over Kinect for Xbox
- It is officially allowed to use with Windows, so 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
