Microsoft announces the end of production of its latest Kinect technology

Microsoft posted a statement on its site The official blog Advise that it is October It will stop selling its Kinect technologyspecifically the release of the Azure Kinect Developer Kit, hardware The company’s latest launch with this technology. The article states that those who have the device will be able to continue using it, and that those who wish to acquire new model peripherals will have to choose those Developed by third party companies.

“as needs of our customers and partnersWe update our products regularly to provide you with the best support (…) This includes offering new opportunities, as well as product recalls,” we read in the article.We have made the decision to end production of the Azure Kinect Developer KitBut this is not the end of this technology as it will continue to be available through our ecosystem of partners.”

What is Azure Kinect?

Azure Kinect is the device that It went on sale in 2019. It’s focused on commercial and academic use, not video games like the original Kinects. With the production of this sensor discontinued, everything indicates that Microsoft is now leaving the continuation of this technology in the hands of third parties.

The original version of Kinect was released a while ago More than 10 years k Xbox 360 peripheral. It was an innovative device, and one of the greatest contributions to the video game according to the head of Xbox, but it didn’t get the reception it expected within the sector. Over time Kinect It was separate from video games It is beginning to be applied to other sectors, including television entertainment.