An Italian firm has developed a prototype camera that can capture 3D imagery via a single lens using pulsed laser energy.
Although it doesn’t produce movie-style images, the FBK team see several potential uses for the camera. It could be incorporated into devices for elderly or disabled people to help them identify dangerous situations, such as those that could result in falls. It could also be used for Wii-like physically-interactive gaming, where the camera’s 3D sensing would eliminate the need for players to hold a controller.
[Gizmag via Crunchgear]
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