New Tech Uraniom Allows to Scan Your Head into PC Games

Have yous e'er wanted to really be yourself in a game? At present you lot can, thank you to Uraniom. This French startup developed a platform that allows 3D scans to be integrated directly into games; according to Uraniom, the new graphic symbol volition work with all of the game'south native animations and moves.

Basically, a 3D scan is an empty shell, with a gear up of points defining a volume, which is covered by a moving picture. Thanks to proprietary algorithms, we add to this 3D object complementary data that makes it compatible with the graphics and animations engine of a game. Adding content to better the game experience should not be restricted to the most dedicated fans. This is why we created a system that allows for extremely simple avatar integration, into existing games we already love.

The beta version of Uraniom only works with PC games, but co-ordinate to the official FAQ the first compatible console games will be available later this year. Currently, information technology supports FIFA 15, ARMA III, Yard Theft Motorcar Five, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Fallout iv and Counterstrike: Global Offensive. CS: Go is the only multiplayer game in the list, every bit yous might accept noticed, but the practiced news is that co-ordinate to the company the avatar will be recovered past the server upon initiation of the game and will thus exist visible by everyone in the match.

Of course, a necessary component of Uraniom is being able to practise a 3D browse. Uraniom recommends either the Occipital Structure Sensor (compatible with several iPad devices merely costly at $379) or the Intel RealSense R200 camera (compatible with Windows and soon with Android tablets, much more expensive at $99).

The official website likewise features a handy geolocation map that will help you detect any studios or professionals offering 3D scan services near you, though, and in the future Uraniom should also exist compatible with the app-scanning approach existence pursued by Dacuda.

What exercise you think, boyfriend readers? Is that something yous might be interested in using? Allow the states know below in the comments.