Depth Sensors

Motioncube has advanced support for depth sensors to use in interactive instalation projects.

Possibilities

• Depth cameras are a convenient solution for the preparation of interactive systems (including the interactive floor), because one device includes all the basic components required to prepare an interactive installation - a camera and an infrared illuminator.
• Depth cameras usually work using infrared light, which fulfils the requirements presented on the subpage Camera selection > Requirements explanation > General guidelines.
• Depth cameras differ from classic 2D cameras as they have information about the distance of elements from the camera. In the case of an interactive floor or wall, this enables you to specify the distance range of objects to be observed and interacting with the application, e.g. only elements that are just above the floor (feet, legs) may be detected and elements higher up (e.g. hands and head) are skipped.

Recommendations

• The depth camera is sufficient for the basic motion interaction effect on the interactive floor. We recommend testing with the Orbbec® Astra™ or Intel® RealSense™ D435f camera.