Kinect
Kinect is a line of motion sensing input devices developed by Microsoft for Xbox game consoles and Windows-based PCs. The devices integrate a depth sensor, an RGB camera, and a multi-microphone array to enable features such as gesture recognition, body tracking, and voice commands, allowing hands-free interaction with games and applications.
The first generation, Kinect for Xbox 360, was announced in 2009 and released in 2010. It uses
Kinect v2, designed for the Xbox One and Windows, arrived in 2013 for Xbox One and 2014
Microsoft gradually reduced consumer emphasis on the Kinect line, discontinuing production of the Xbox Kinect hardware
Kinect technology has found applications beyond gaming in fields such as research, robotics, rehabilitation, accessibility, and