Real time 2D puppet animation using Kinect and Animata

Low cost virtual marionette animation is almost there. From the project webpage:

The workflow for this project is based on the OpenNI driver frame work, using SensorKinect, the AVIN hacked PrimeSense driver for kinetic supporting OSX.

The OSCELETON from Sense Bloom routes the skeleton information through open sound control messages. This information reaches the real-time animation software ANIMATA giving life to the Silhouette.

Interactive Puppet Prototype with Kinect Hack

This is a try to create high-tech Chinese shadows with the Kinect Hack. The Kinect device track the movement of the hands and reproduces it in a colorful 2D projection creating the effect of an interactive puppet.

Amazing!