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Intel demonstrates Perceptual Computing

| October 23, 2012

Conceptual Computing demonstrated by Intel through new videos

In late September, Intel introduced the concept of Perceptual Computing. The acclaimed technology company touched briefly on this concept when it was introduced during the 2012 Intel Developer Forum. Since then, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the prospects of Perceptual Computing, especially concerning its potential to bring some of the more science fiction aspects of augmented reality to life. Intel has released a number of videos demonstrating the capabilities of Perceptual Computing.

Videos provide some insight on capabilities of augmented reality


The videos show off some of the aspects of Perceptual. Computing, highlighting augmented reality experiences that make these capabilities more dynamic and engaging. Augmented reality is a large part of Intel’s plans with this new form of computing and the company is keen to show off how the technology can be used to create new experiences in gaming and entertainment. Perceptual Computing is more than just games, however, Intel notes that this type of computing can finally bring augmented reality into the realm of practicality.

Company driving hype behind new SDK

The videos are meant to drive hype behind the Intel Perceptual Computing SDK, which will provide developers with a chance to develop a new generation of augmented reality applications and systems. SDK comes with advanced motion tracking technology that is highly accurate. This technology could be used to develop a wide variety of gesture-based applications that could serve a variety of industries quite well. Those interested in using the SDK will need a Creative Interactive Gesture Camera, however, which they can apply for through Intel.

Perceptual Computing could make science fiction a reality

Perceptual Computing has a great deal of potential, but its limits are not yet known. By opening up the SDK to the public, Intel is looking to learn and understand the boundaries of Perceptual Computing and augmented reality. Intrepid developers are also likely to find new uses for the technology and produce some practical applications that are very similar to what is often seen in the realm of science fiction.

Metaio introduces updates SDK

| October 22, 2012

 Metaio brings new updates to SDK, showing off new technologies and techniques for developers

Metaio, one of the world’s leading developers of augmented reality technology, has introduced a new update to its SDK. The company’s development kit has become rampantly popular with software developers interested in making use of augmented reality and introducing this technology into applications. As augmented reality becomes more popular, Metaio is looking to ensure that its SDK retains a high place in the affections of developers around the world. As such, the company has introduced a variety of new features to the platform.

Platform includes new SLAM technology

Metaio has introduced an updated SDK powered by a new iteration of its Augmented Reality Experience Language (AREL). This language provides for more dynamic control of augmented reality components during development stages. The new SDK also includes an updated Metaio Creator platform, an augmented reality desktop publishing tool for users with limited technical experience. Advanced camera technologies are also included in the new SDK, along with support of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology.

SLAM allows mapping of large physical space

Metaio has produced a number of videos to demonstrate the capabilities of the updated SDK. Metaio has taken time to focus on the new SLAM techniques used by the SDK to improve mapping and produce more robust augmented reality experiences. This new technology allows the Metaio SDK to produce augmented reality content on large physical spaces, providing more flexibility for developers that want to stretch the boundaries of the technology.

New SDK may help push the boundaries of augmented reality

With the updates SDK, Metaio believes developers will have a better time creating high quality and immersive augmented reality experiences. Metaio continues to be a powerful name in the augmented reality business, service as a platform for dynamic digital content and showing that augmented reality can become much more than a novelty technology that is used only in advertising or gaming.