Hacking the Microsoft Kinect
One of the most interesting parts of all the technological advances we’ve seen in the past few years is how “hackable” they can be (although this is generally not what the manufacturers hope for). Hackable parts allow creative and tech-minded individuals to create art projects - and utility - that surpasses the intentions of the original inventors.
A great example of this phenomenon is XBMC (Xbox Media Center) - an open source media player originally based on a hacked Xbox platform that is far better than anything Apple or Google has ever created.
Now we’re seeing the same thing happen with Microsoft’s latest product, the Kinect. Only this time, people are integrating the 3D image recognition software into real-world devices, creating some amazing results.
