Microsoft Releases Demo of new Photorealistic Kinect Avatars | CodeGuru

Microsoft Releases Demo of new Photorealistic Kinect Avatars

Microsoft demonstrated a new type of Xbox 360 Avatar. The new avatars attempt to simulate both the look and mannerisms of the actual player in a much more precise manner then that of the current simple cartoon type characters currently offered in the Kinect console adding another level or realism to the interactive gaming console.

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Feb 28, 2011
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Microsoft demonstrated a new type of Xbox 360 Avatar. The new avatars attempt to simulate both the look and mannerisms of the actual player in a much more precise manner then that of the current simple cartoon type characters currently offered in the Kinect console adding another level or realism to the interactive gaming console.

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