RealSense Technology

     The detail and complexity level at which technology can operate is mind-blowing. Intel demonstrates this in their RealSense Technology line. They are creating technology that allows for 3d recognition and creation of cameras that can recognize gestures and make decisions based on stimuli. RealSense has changed the game for all companies, but especially video games and interactive storytelling. Intel has created devices 'smarter' than I ever imagined could be possible.

Images - RealSense Technology has enhanced how images can be taken and processed. Prior to recent technology, a picture is two dimensional and can be edited only with the traditional photo shop changes (color, removing items from a picture, adding items to a picture, etc. With RealSense, cameras can now gain more 3D imagery with depth that can be produced on a picture. No longer is a picture flat, but RealSense cameras can take in the 'full picture' where the image produced can be rotated or viewer moved to see the 3D elements of the image.

Gesture Control - With RealSense, gestures can be recognized which essentially allows interaction between the user and technology. Long gone are the days of just using mouses. You can now give signals to computers by the wave of a hand. You can move objects on the screen. You can scroll or swipe. There are many signals that can be given to the computer. Please enjoy the video below displaying gesture control by Intel RealSense created by youtube user David Brebner:

In addition to gesture recognition, RealSense has also enhanced the recognition of facial features for face recognition.

Video - Instead of video being just a plain representation of what is seen, RealSense creates the camera and software to create a digital representation of the environment recorded. They also have technology to add elements to an area which is great for augmented reality. You have a digital record with additional items that you can add to the existing environment. Please enjoy the video below of youtube user khaled waly as he demonstrates use of RealSense R200 Augmented Reality:

Scanning 3D Images - With RealSense technology, users can create three dimensional images by scanning an object. They then are able to edit that image. Imagine with a 3D printer, some of the awesome things that you could do with RealSense technology. It is amazing the level of detail the scanned images produce and how precise the changes that you can make really are. Please enjoy the video below created by youtube user Farnam Adelkhani on 3D Scanning with the Intel RealSense D415:

Collaborating - RealSense Technology can foster collaboration through 3D imaging, speech recognition, gesture recognition, and face recognition. You essentially can have office meetings without being there and be able to show technological development while doing it. You can display yourself interacting digitally to demonstrate things. How detailed can office instructional videos now be. For teachers and students, presentations can be amazing and shared videos/images are more detailed and can be edited in more creative ways.