Intel Realsense 3D Technology: An Overview

Introduction

“Amazing”. This was my first reaction after trying the Intel Realsense Camera. Just imagine that in apps and games you can scan your entire face as the main character and then control him with gestures or voice. Now with the Intel Realsense camera, the devices will have human-like senses. In the future computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices will be able to understand their users. Intel Realsense 3D Camera uses depth-sensing technology so your PC sees more like you. You can control your devices with gestures and voice. No, I am not talking about the future, now we have devices like this that are able to interact with us. It is being integrated into a range of laptops from Asus, Dell, Lenovo, and HP.

The RealSense 3D Camera has dual microphones and the following three lenses:

Together, the three lenses allow the device to infer depth by detecting infrared light that has bounced back from objects in front of it. This visual data, taken in combination with Intel RealSense motion-tracking software, create a touch-free interface that responds to hand, arm and head motions as well as facial expressions.

The Realsense 3D camera will change our traditional way of interacting with a computer, smartphones, tablets, and all other devices. Let us understand this with some examples.