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Commercial Applications in Development

Kinect Sparks Innovation Globally

November 4, 2010 – Kinect for Xbox 360 Debuts

200+CommercialApplications

20+Countries

25Industries

Individuals and academics outside of Microsoft and throughout the world have embraced the Kinect Effect, creating imaginative new uses and applications.

Tedesys (Spain)Gesture-based operating room application (TedCas)

Tiger Place and University of Missouri (US)Monitoring gait of senior residents to prevent falls

Lakeside Center for Autism (US) Skill building for children with autism

Royal Berkshire Hospital (UK)Rehabilitation programme for stroke patients

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Mar. 09, 201110 million units sold

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Nov. 29, 20102.5 million units sold

Jan. 03, 20118 million units sold

Mar. 09, 2011 | “Fastest-Selling Consumer Electronics Device” in 60 Days

In less than a year, Kinect, the innovative voice and gesture recognition technology from Microsoft, has not only transformed gaming, but has inspired innovation and creativity across industries.

THE KINECT EFFECT