in3Depth Systems groups subsidiaries focused on gesture-control technology: Brussels-based Softkinetic (software and studios) and Optrima (gesture-recognition cameras). Optrima makes 3D camera sensors that detect distance and movement in space; Softkinetic turns camera input into device controls and develops gesture-controlled games. The group targets a wide set of applications including set-top boxes, TVs, game consoles, computers, interactive marketing and advertising, digital signage, healthcare and military. Partners named in the article include Texas Instruments, Belgacom, Metrological and Panasonic. Hardware competitors cited include Canesta and PrimeSense, and Microsoft is noted as a rival in software/gesture systems. The company has 45 employees and plans to use new funding to expand technology development and commercialization.

Total raised

$10M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Sep 2010