3D Sensors and Python - A Space Odyssey

Explore the world of 3D sensors and Python in this EuroPython Conference talk. Learn how to build a simple open-source Natural User Interface (NUI) game using PyOpenNI, PyGame, and WebGL. Discover hardware-independent game development techniques with 3D sensors like Microsoft Kinect, PrimeSense Carmine, or Asus XTion. Dive into PyOpenNI features, including skeleton, hand, and gesture tracking, as well as RGB and depth video. Experience practical demos and witness the integration of WebGL (THREE.JS), 3D sensors, Flask, and ZMQ to create a fully open-source NUI game. Gain insights into innovative applications beyond gaming, such as domotics, cinema, art, interactive visualization, scientific research, and education. Follow along with the talk's structure, covering hardware and OpenNI basics, hands-on PyOpenNI demonstrations, and a final demo showcasing the integration of various technologies. Take advantage of the opportunity to test 3D sensors during the event and access slides and demo code on GitHub.