Interactive table

The interactive table mode was officially introduced in version 2.7.0.0 of Motioncube Player after the interactive floor mode reached a full maturity. We once noticed that it was enough to place the table under the projector with the configuration prepared for the interactive floor, and most of the functions and applications would work properly. We tested on the table the current applications for the floor. Those that were operated in a natural and friendly way on the tabletop were also marked for the table mode. Finally, we adapted Motioncube Player to show the applications we recommend depending on the selected mode of operation of the projection device.

Working environment

Prerequisites

• Before setting up an interactive table, understand the fundamental principles of how Motioncube's camera-based interaction works.
• The table mode uses the same setup principles as the interactive floor, with the projector and camera mounted above the table surface.
• The primary (and quite natural) ways to interact on the table are using IR pens and hand motion (in some cases, e.g. to activate people with dementia, interacting by movement may even have a higher priority than using interactive pens).
• Other control method in applications that you can use on the table is control from mobile devices.
• Playing with a remote-controlled vehicle is not recommended while working on a tabletop, but it is possible.

What do you need?

To prepare an interactive table, you need the same elements as for the interactive floor, i.e.: (a) a computer with Windows 10 or newer, (b) a depth camera or infrared camera (seeing only infrared light) (c) a projector or other display (e.g. LED display), projecting an image on the surface of the table. For detailed equipment guidelines, see the next pages in the table of contents.

How to start?

The interactive table uses the same setup principles as the interactive floor. Just want to try it? Start with Your first interactive floor - a simple 30-minute guide for beginners. Building a professional setup? Follow Building a motion-interactive floor - a complete guide for integrators and designers.