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French startup combines Microsoft’s Kinect with augmented reality

05/30/201205/30/2012 Sam Lambert

Kinect continues to be a popular platform for AR developers Microsoft’s Kinect has been a popular tool for augmented reality developers. The system was developed to build upon the momentum that motion sensing technology had achieved in the game industry, an initiative that has been somewhat successful. The Kinect can track a person’s movements and translate those motions into commands for a game or other software. The system has proven particularly popular for augmented reality, which relied heavily on motion capture to create interactive experiences. Technology company develops augmented reality…

Do-it-yourself augmented reality gaining momentum

05/05/2012 Stephen Vagus

Microsoft Kinect and Playstation Eye could unlock the future for augmented reality As augmented reality technology becomes more advanced, it is also becoming more accessible. This has made the technology more appealing to the do-it-yourself community. In the DIY world, the Microsoft Kinect has become quite popular for its ability to make use of augmented reality technology. The Kinect is equipped with high-tech motion capture cameras that can be used in tandem with augmented reality to construct dynamic digital experiences. The Kinect is not alone in the field as it…

Microsoft files patent for augmented reality sound system

04/23/2012 Stephen Vagus

Microsoft surround-sound system uses augmented reality to provide new experience Audio is an important part of entertainment, especially when that entertainment occurs at home. Surround-sound systems have become very popular for those looking to get the most out of their at-home entertainment. While audio technology has become more advanced, the quality of sound is fickle in nature. If a person is not in the ideal position, they are likely to miss out on the best audio experience possible for their given surround-sound system. Microsoft believes that it has found a…

Wonwei unveiled world’s first fully interactive QR code experience

11/05/201111/05/2011 Sam Lambert

Wonwei, a technology startup in Iceland, is taking an innovative approach to QR codes. The tech company has partnered with Iceland’s largest telecommunications company, Sinminn. Together, the two have created a fully interactive QR code experience that was unveiled at the recent Iceland Airwaves music festival. The event attracted thousands of music enthusiasts and artists from around the world and Wonwei introduced them to a new way to use QR codes that has never been seen before. The company constructed an interactive music installation at the event. With the help…

String Labs launches new AR platform, hopes to take AR to the next level

06/19/2011 Sam Lambert

String Labs, a promising technology startup specializing in augmented reality, has launched their flagship AR product dubbed String. The company claims that it is the most powerful and efficient AR product available for the iOS platform. Perhaps one of the most promising aspects of the projects is its capability to interface with the Microsoft Kinect. The Kinect has been a subject of interest for developers of AR technology for its sophisticated motion capture abilities. The company is also releasing an SDK for any developer willing to expand and tweak the…