Omek's Blog

Experience the Future of Close-Range Interaction at CES 2013


It’s been a very busy year for us at Omek and we’ve made great strides in continuing to develop and release gesture recognition software and developer tools to create new, touchless experiences. With CES 2013 right around the corner we couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to showcase the results of our efforts. We continue to be inspired by the market opportunities and consistent interest in close range interaction. And Omek’s Grasp solution is groundbreaking when it comes to addressing consumer and customer needs. At CES 2013, we will be there to demonstrate responsive, robust, accurate hand and figure … Read More »

2D vs. 3D in a Gesture Recognition World


If you’re using or planning to use one of Omek’s motion tracking products, you may have wondered why our technology relies exclusively on 3D sensors. Why not use 2D color cameras? 2D RGB cameras are now a standard component in nearly every laptop or all-in-one computer, and have a lower price point than 3D sensors. But, while they are well-suited for capturing images and video for recording or display, they have limitations when applied to the development of gesture-based systems. At Omek, our goal is to enable the creation of natural and intuitive applications that incorporate motion tracking and gesture … Read More »