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Computer Vision Tech Grabs Humans In Real-Time 3D

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the my-soul-is-in-there dept.

Tinkle writes "Toshiba's R&D Labs in Cambridge, UK have developed a system capable of real-time 3D modeling of the human face and body — using a simple set of three different colored lights. Simple it may be, but the results are impressive. Commercial applications for computer vision technology look set to be huge — according professor Roberto Cipolla. On the horizon: cheap and easy digitized everyday objects for ecommerce, plus gesture-based interfaces — a la Natal — and in-car safety systems. Ultimately even driver-less cars. 'This is going to be the decade of computer vision,' predicts Cipolla."

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  1. Re:oic by WrongSizeGlass · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I would feel much safer. Drivers are the cause of most crashes. If they can be replaced with something more reliable it would be a huge improvement.

    Let's ask Toyota owners how they feel about 'driverless cars'. All it takes is one small problem, or even an incompatible system amongst the many manufacturers (keep in mind that odds are they all won't be running Linux).

    This reminds me of Itchy & Scratchy Land and its inspiration, Westworld. What could possiblye go wrong?

  2. All your face are belong to us by moteyalpha · · Score: 3, Insightful

    That is a fantastic leap in thinking!
    I am wondering if this technique could be used with the spectrum of stars to identify the 3 dimensional structure of distant galaxies and clouds of gas?