# Types of Depth camera's & alternatives for position tracking At HKU we have most of these camera's available. Inform about the possibilities at the Blackbox
![kinect 360.jpeg](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/scaled-1680-/kinect-360.jpeg) [**kinect 360**](https://reserveren.hku.nl/equipment/search/kinect "for loan at most Blackboxes") [Kinect on Mac ](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/3d-depth-cameras/chapter/kinect-on-mac) [Kinect on Pc](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/3d-depth-cameras/chapter/kinect-on-pc) [![KinectOne.jpeg](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/scaled-1680-/kinectone.jpeg)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/kinectone.jpeg) [**Kinect One**](https://reserveren.hku.nl/equipment/search/kinect "for loan at most Blackboxes") [Kinect on Mac ](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/3d-depth-cameras/chapter/kinect-on-mac) [Kinect on Pc](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/3d-depth-cameras/chapter/kinect-on-pc) [![kinect azure.jpg](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/scaled-1680-/kinect-azure.jpg)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/kinect-azure.jpg) [**Kinect Azure**](https://reserveren.hku.nl/equipment/search/kinect "For loan at Blackbox") [Kinect on Mac ](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/3d-depth-cameras/chapter/kinect-on-mac) [Kinect on Pc](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/3d-depth-cameras/chapter/kinect-on-pc)
[![realsense.webp](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/scaled-1680-/realsense.webp)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/realsense.webp) [**Realsense**](https://reserveren.hku.nl/#equipment/188757 "for loan at uitleen") [![Orbbec-Astra-Pro-Realsense-Diepte-Camera-Met-Ldm-Rgbd-Kan-Worden-Gebruikt-Op-Ai-Robotics-Drones.jpg](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/scaled-1680-/orbbec-astra-pro-realsense-diepte-camera-met-ldm-rgbd-kan-worden-gebruikt-op-ai-robotics-drones.jpg)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/orbbec-astra-pro-realsense-diepte-camera-met-ldm-rgbd-kan-worden-gebruikt-op-ai-robotics-drones.jpg) **[Orbec Astra](https://reserveren.hku.nl/#equipment/189555 "for loan at Blackbox JK!") [plugin for Touchdesigner](https://forum.derivative.ca/t/nuitrack-skeleton-tracking-plugin-for-touchdesigner/352108 "plugin")** [![image.png](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-03/scaled-1680-/BYpimage.png)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-03/BYpimage.png) [**Orbec Femto Bolt & Mega**](https://shop.orbbec3d.com/Femto-Mega "NOT JET @ HKU") [![zed 2i.jpg](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/scaled-1680-/zed-2i.jpg)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-09/zed-2i.jpg) **[zed 2i](https://www.stereolabs.com/zed-2/ "for loan at Blackbox!")** Camera for depth perception, motion and AI, the ZED 2i is a durable and versatile stereo camera that can be deployed in most environments. (also outside!) [**Zed in Touchdesigner**](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/3d-depth-cameras/page/others-cameras-plugins "Bookstack puglins & tutorials")
**[![oakDlite.jpeg](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-10/scaled-1680-/oakdlite.jpeg)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-10/oakdlite.jpeg)** **[Oak D](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/3d-depth-cameras/page/oak-d)** Spatial AI camera (open source) OAK stands for OpenCV AI Kit. PC & Mac compatible, python setup necessary! For loan @ BB Jk [Touchdesigner setup](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/3d-depth-cameras/page/others-cameras-plugins "Plugins") [Data sheet](https://github.com/luxonis/depthai-hardware/blob/master/DM9095_OAK-D-LITE_DepthAI_USB3C/Datasheet/OAK-D-Lite_Datasheet.pdf) [![motion-leap.png](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-02/scaled-1680-/motion-leap.png)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-02/motion-leap.png) **[Leap motion 1](https://www.ultraleap.com/leap-motion-controller-whats-included/)** [![motion-leap2.png](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-02/scaled-1680-/motion-leap2.png)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-02/motion-leap2.png) **[Leap motion 2](https://leap2.ultraleap.com/leap-motion-controller-2/?_gl=1*qk9agb*_ga*NDY2MTExNzc5LjE3MDcxMjU4NjI.*_ga_5G8B19JLWG*MTcwNzc2OTc4NS43LjEuMTcwNzc3MDA0OS40OC4wLjA.)**
**[![hokuyo.jpeg](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-02/scaled-1680-/hokuyo.jpeg)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-02/hokuyo.jpeg)[Hokuyo](https://reserveren.hku.nl/equipment/details/189673 "for loan at Blackbox!") **The URG-04LX-UG01 scanning laser rangefinder is a low power, small, accurate, high-speed device for obstacle detection. Using the USB interface for power and communication, this unit can obtain measurement data in a 240° field of view up to a distance of 4 meters. [download driver (link)](https://nextcloud.hku.nl/s/D5qz34keXgcSD5T "Hokuyo driver") https://www.hokuyo-aut.jp/products/data.php?id=2 Touchdesigner has a chop for it, the Hokuyu will work when connected, in mac
**Some comparison articles:** [https://www.generationrobots.com/blog/en/luxonis-vs-realsense-which-depth-camera-should-i-choose/](https://www.generationrobots.com/blog/en/luxonis-vs-realsense-which-depth-camera-should-i-choose/) [https://docs.ipisoft.com/Depth\_Sensors\_Comparison](https://docs.ipisoft.com/Depth_Sensors_Comparison) the 3 kinects compared: [https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/2/413](https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/2/413) depth maps compared Apps that can do body tracking for your mobile devices
**[ZIGSimPro](https://1-10.github.io/zigsim/getting-started.html)** an app that turns your phone/tablet into a depth sensor & tracking camera (over OSC)**[iKeleton OSC](https://github.com/gwangyu-lee/iKeleton-OSC "github on iKeleton & TD patches")** an app that turns your phone into body tracking camera (over OSC) sending X&Y coordinates **[Media Pipe](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/3d-depth-cameras/page/mediapipe "Media Pipe documentation")\*** MediaPipe is a cross platform Framework for building machine learning pipelines for processing time-series data like video, audio, etc. Amongst many other possibilities it turns your webcam into a depth/tracking camera.
Mocap: optitrack **TBD**Mocap: Vive 2x **TBD Vive trackers Vive Ultimate trrackers**