Her Kinect Microsoft it is known for its use in the gaming space as one of the top motion sensors on the market right now.
However, its potential extends beyond the specific space and evidence hence its use for border surveillance purposes in South Korea.
According to the Korean website Hankooki, this system, which is based on its sensor Microsoft, was developed by self-taught programmer Jay Kouan Koh and is used to locate moving objects in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. Also, this system is "smart", as it can "grasp" the difference between humans and animals - if it detects a human being, it informs the nearest military penitentiary.
Although for national security reasons many details have not been known, the creator notes that in the future the system will also allow the detection of heat and heart beats. "I had never imagined a toys system could perform national security duties," says Ko.
The procurement of the system took place in August, and has since been installed in various parts of the demilitarized zone. Its existence was only recently made public.
It is noted that this system is not the first case of a very high-tech system for border surveillance between the two countries. Four years ago, at Korea Robot World 2010, DoDAMM had demonstrated it Super aEgis 2: an automated turret with a 12,7 machine gun that has the ability to sense and "lock" human targets at a distance of 2,2 kilometers, in night or day conditions.
Also, this particular turret can be upgraded and equipped with other weapon systems, such as grenade launchers or anti-aircraft missiles. Such a "unit" (weighing 140 kg) can be placed in statics points or in vehicles and to fully operate itname or ask permission from its operators via LAN or wireless network before opening fire. It is not known if he has been deployed or is to be deployed in the demilitarized zone.
Source: naftemporiki.gr
