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Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 10:00am
Panasonic reveals daylight-capable 3D sensor |
Panasonic has introduced a 3D sensor that it says should be the one of the first to work properly in regular light. Where normal sensors only detect the amount of reflected light and so are often rendered useless in the daytime or under bright lights, the new technology's CCD sensor is intelligent enough to measure the differences in electrical charges between ambient and reflected light. This lets it work outdoors or in other areas previously off-limits for 3D sensors.The breakthrough should allow for motion capture interfaces that have previously been difficult or at times impossible, the Japanese company says. Devices using the sensor can be used for 3D interfaces that detect gestures in computers and game consoles, and should also lead to the technology appearing to help guide robots through complex environments and help with security. |