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This documentation corresponds to version 2 of iPi Motion Capture. The latest documentation for version 3 can be found at https://docs.ipisoft.com/
Depth Sensors Comparison
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Revision as of 12:37, 28 January 2013
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 recommended 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
- 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
