Signals discusses the art and business of scientific software with an emphasis on web and mobile technologies.

Programming Kinect with JavaScript and DepthJS

DepthJS is an open source Chrome extension that enables JavaScript running in a browser to accept input from Microsoft’s Kinect controller.

The attraction is unmistakable: Web developers can now tap into the same cutting-edge UI innovations available on the desktop. The appearance of ubiquitous WebGL puts 3-D control and visualization of complex data types within reach of most Web developers.

February 16th, 2011