A new generation of PCs controlled by gestures is on its way, after Microsoft revealed it is specially adapting its Xbox Kinect technology for Windows computers.
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| Tom Cruise in Minority Report |
The system will allow Windows users to control software with the wave of a
hand, as envisaged in the Steven Spielberg film Minority Report.
“Building on the existing Kinect for Xbox 360 device, we have optimized
certain hardware components and made firmware adjustments which better
enable PC-centric scenarios,” Craig Eisler, general manager of the Kinect
for Windows program said in a blog post.
Kinect has proved a major hit on Xbox. A small device sits on top of the
console or television and translates gamers’ body movement in to commands in
racing, fighting and dancing titles. The Windows version offers the prospect
of users controlling everyday office applications simply by moving their
hands.
Microsoft said it has created a new “Near Mode” for the PC version of Kinect,
suitable for capturing smaller movements more accurately, suitable for
working at a desk.
“Near Mode” will enable a whole new class of “close up” applications, beyond
the living room scenarios for Kinect for Xbox 360,” said Mr Eisler.
Microsoft is already working with software developers on new motion-controlled
Windows applications.
"We’ve already seen strong enthusiasm for Kinect among developers who have done amazing things with it in countless different ways, from education to healthcare, gaming to art installations, manufacturing to retail," Mr Eisler said in another blog post.
"We’ve already seen strong enthusiasm for Kinect among developers who have done amazing things with it in countless different ways, from education to healthcare, gaming to art installations, manufacturing to retail," Mr Eisler said in another blog post.
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