Open source kinect projects

1. Is Kinect open source?
2. What can I use instead of Kinect?
3. Does Kinect work with Linux?

Is Kinect open source?

OpenKinect is a true "open source" community! Our primary focus is currently the libfreenect software. Code contributed to OpenKinect where possible is made available under an Apache20 or optional GPL2 license. Get started right away by installing the software to your platform.

What can I use instead of Kinect?

VicoVR. VicoVR is a sensor targeting mobile Virtual Reality and mobile gaming. VicoVR has a very decent body-tracking SDK that will make you forget about Kinect. Using the Vico sensor, you can transmit Depth and Body data from the device to your Android or iOS smartphone!

Does Kinect work with Linux?

The Kinect is tightly packed with an array of sensors and specialized devices to preprocess the information received. Communication between the Kinect and the game console or Linux is through a single USB cable.