The XTR3D website introduces the technology. "Gesture control any device. Motion control any game," the website says. "XTR3D Gesture Control Interface supports gestures up to 5 meters away from the screen, in real life environment and with multiple people in front of the TV."
The Tel Aviv company just received a large investment of $8 million. One of the big investors was U.S. company "Texas Instruments". Other companies clearly see a market in this technology after the Microsoft Kinect gaming console did extremely well despite the $200 price tag. But don't get XTR3D confused with Microsoft's popular gaming console. Instead of using depth sensors, XTR3D uses the 2D cameras on your smartphone to create a three-dimensional effect.
"It can be installed into any consumer electronics device," XTR3D spokesperson Roy Ramati said. He adds that it will be offered at an affordable price to reach a broader amount of consumers.
You can look forward to giving your hands a rest when the technology launches in 2012.