Comparison between the Intel RealSense and the Kinect V2
Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 10:54 pm
Hi,
so now that the KinesicMouse also supports the Intel RealSense Camera it is of course a big question which one to get.
Generally you can get a device that has the Intel RealSense camera already built in, just like a normal webcam. So if you are looking for a new device anyways it might be a good idea to look for this feature. You can find a list of the available devices here: Intel RealSense Devices.
The pro’s of the Intel RealSense camera are:
+ the external version is only 99 EUR
+ it tracks with up to 60 fps (in infrared mode)
+ it works on really close distances
+ does not require an external power supply
+ small size
The drawbacks compared to the Kinect V2 are:
– it is not compatible with Project IRIS
– it does not work all that great on distances larger than 60cm
- the external version is officially an SDK version and can only be bought via Intel
- requires a full powered USB 3.0 port (does not work on a USB hub)
So back to the question which one to get:
If you are using the KinesicMouse in a desktop environment I would still recommend the Kinect V2. Overall it is more flexible in range as it also does a great job when tracking a face at larger distances.
The Intel camera is great if you want to use it with a laptop. It is possible to clip it onto the screen very close to the face. In any case you can also use this camera in a desktop environment as long as you maintain a close distance.
If you have any further question let me know. I can quickly assess any uncertainties as I have all three versions available,
Best,
Markus
so now that the KinesicMouse also supports the Intel RealSense Camera it is of course a big question which one to get.
Generally you can get a device that has the Intel RealSense camera already built in, just like a normal webcam. So if you are looking for a new device anyways it might be a good idea to look for this feature. You can find a list of the available devices here: Intel RealSense Devices.
The pro’s of the Intel RealSense camera are:
+ the external version is only 99 EUR
+ it tracks with up to 60 fps (in infrared mode)
+ it works on really close distances
+ does not require an external power supply
+ small size
The drawbacks compared to the Kinect V2 are:
– it is not compatible with Project IRIS
– it does not work all that great on distances larger than 60cm
- the external version is officially an SDK version and can only be bought via Intel
- requires a full powered USB 3.0 port (does not work on a USB hub)
So back to the question which one to get:
If you are using the KinesicMouse in a desktop environment I would still recommend the Kinect V2. Overall it is more flexible in range as it also does a great job when tracking a face at larger distances.
The Intel camera is great if you want to use it with a laptop. It is possible to clip it onto the screen very close to the face. In any case you can also use this camera in a desktop environment as long as you maintain a close distance.
If you have any further question let me know. I can quickly assess any uncertainties as I have all three versions available,
Best,
Markus