Microsoft to release Kinect for Windows SDK this spring

Looks like we’re not the only ones enjoying all those Kinect hacks being dreamed up and implemented by hardworking enthusiasts the world o’er. That’s right: it was rumored early this year, and now it’s been confirmed — Microsoft will be releasing the Kinect for Windows SDK. According to Microsoft, “It will be available this spring as a free download, and will give academic researchers and enthusiasts access to key pieces of the Kinect system-such as the audio technology, system application programming interfaces and direct control of the Kinect sensor itself.” Commercial licensing details will be made available at some point thereafter. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Microsoft to release Kinect for Windows SDK this spring originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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