Structure sensor as kinect-like for Poppy

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Since Apple has bought PrimeSense and closed OpenNi, I gave up the idea to add a kinect-like device on Poppy (the Capri module was promising :-/ ).

Yet Kickstarter founded of a new device which it is now possible to get for about $400: http://structure.io/

Such device can be useful for people exploring human-robot interaction or grasping/pointing tasks.

The structure sensor is self-powered and connected by usb, drivers are open source and compatible with Linux (arm also ?) so it seems compatible with Poppy architecture. From a hardware point of view, It would only require to create a 3D printed accessory to assemble the sensor with Poppy’s chest. They give the source of a 3D bracket which can be used as example.

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I totally agree with you Matt, this kind of sensor would be really helpful for beginning to experiment with Poppy’s interaction with its environment, behaviour, IA… :stuck_out_tongue:

Think about the possibilities :smiley:

I will consider the possibility of adding one of this kind of sensor to mi version of Poppy. Thanks for the info :wink: