Perceptual Computing (PerC) is an organization within Intel Corporation tasked with the research, development, and productization of technologies for Natural User Interaction. The objective of PerC is to explore consumer-focused hardware and software applications of close-range hand and finger gestures, speech recognition, face recognition and tracking, and augmented reality.[1] The organization is funded by a $100 million grant from Intel Capital.[2]
In 2013, PerC launched their first product, the Senz3D, a Time Of Flight depth camera in partnership with Creative Technology.[3] The camera is similar to the Microsoft Kinect, however it is targeted at gestural interactions within a shorter range.[4] PerC has released an SDK to help external developers build games and applications using the multi-modal sensing capabilities of the Senz3D device.[5]
Perceptual Computing Challenge
In 2012, Intel launched the Intel Perceptual Computing Challenge to encourage developers to use the Perceptual Computing SDK to create innovative applications.[6]
References
- ^ "Perceptual Computing and the Future of UI". Intel Corporation. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
- ^ "Intel creates $100 million fund for perceptual computing". CNet. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
- ^ "Creative Announces the Senz3D™ Interactive Gesture Camera". Creative Technologies. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
- ^ "Depth Sensor Shootout: Kinect, Leap, and Intel". Stimulant. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
- ^ "Intel Perceptual Computing SDK 2013". Intel Corporation. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
- ^ "Intel Perceptual Computing Challenge - About". Intel Corporation. Retrieved 1/3/2013.
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