Next generation hand tracking monitors microgestures
Ultraleap in Bristol, UK, has launched the successor to the company’s world-leading hand-tracking software, Gemini, supporting microgestures and AR.
Ultraleap’s Hyperion hand tracking platform now allows direct camera access to the Leap Motion Controller 2 camera hardware enabling new computer vision capabilities. Hyperion can track small finger movements down to the millimeter, enabling subtle gestures that require minimal effort and also supports hand tracking while holding an object, making it suitable for mixed and augmented reality XR/AR applications. For example, while holding a physical prop, such as a welding torch, the hand tracking remains robust.
Ultraleap Hyperion is also compatible with a wide range of hardware, including integrated XR headset cameras for SLAM or peripherals such as the leap motion controller 2. It will also support the requirements of the next generation of AR/MR devices where the form factors are substantially smaller in size, for example event sensors such as the Prophesee GenX320 metavision sensor.
Ultraleap launches its fifth-generation hand tracking platform
The software allows a camera to track AR Markers (also known as fiducial markers) enabling tracking of any object and the Leap Motion Controller 2 will now include a full commercial license for Ultraleap Hyperion in order to access the features.
There is also a new mode that enables hand tracking to run with reduced power consumption and a high-performance mode that delivers accurate finger mapping with low latency when computer processing power is unrestricted.
The software was designed with headset manufacturers and application developers in mind. These additional features can be selected directly within the platform, without the need for computer vision experts or software engineers.
“Our machine learning and computer vision capabilities allow users to unlock the Leap Motion Controller 2’s broader computer vision capabilities, enabling a number of new tracking possibilities for our partners and customers,” said Tom Carter, CEO and Co-Founder of Ultraleap.
“Partnering with Ultraleap has truly been exceptional,” said Tom Calloway, Vice President of Navigation at Globus Medical. “I’ve been impressed by the ongoing enhancements in their computer vision and hand tracking technology, which align perfectly with our strategic goals. Hand tracking accuracy is crucial, particularly in reflecting the real-world conditions of an operating theater. This allows us to maintain our focus on driving innovation within our company, ultimately benefiting our patients.”
Ultraleap Hyperion is available today from the Ultraleap website, Amazon and select distribution partners, bundled with the Leap Motion Controller 2 and includes a licence for commercial use. Other camera configurations are available on request.
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