Hacking Kinect

It's possible that someone in class has already talked about all the people out there hacking into the Kinect camera and trying to use it as a 3D camera for a computer. Here's a link to a video of a guy doing just that:  http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/14/hack-turns-kinect-into-mindblowing-3d-video-capture-tool/

Now, I realize that that particular post is kind of old, but it's important to know that bit of information before I talk about the tech post that I found from yesterday. In this post, they have actually hacked the Kinect camera to operate as, not only a 3D camera, but also a 3D scanner. Here's the link to that one: http://www.boingboing.net/2011/02/27/kinect-as-3d-scanner.html

Anyway, back to the post. Apparently someone is trying to use the Kinect camera as a 3D scanner that can recognize 3D images so that users can fabricate themselves. Of course, the project still needs improvement, which you'll see if you watch the video. The resolution isn't high enough to get any kind of detail as of now. BUT, if you're really jonesin' for a tiny 3D replica of yourself, then this project is for you.

Kidding aside, I can see how this project could be used for some interesting things. What comes to mind for me is architecture and the ability for team members to be in two locations. Being able to construct a 3D image of a remote object could be important in the future. Of course, I don't really know anything about architecture, and there's really not much information on that tech post, so I'll leave you to ponder.

"Muse upon it further, I shall return!" Hilarious Little Britain skit. You should watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mCbIz10PK8