Change the habitual and go down in history! Intel RealSense App Challenge 2014 Contest Launches

    One of Intel’s favorite activities is to break established stereotypes, which is why it is so eagerly supporting everything new that appears in our digital world. And it’s not so much supporting as inventing and developing. One of the technologies developed by Intel in the near future is the RealSense interface with a “human face” (well, with both hands and voice) . Promoting this technology, Intel held the first application contest last year - then it was called Intel Perceptual Computing Challenge . Time to take a new step. Over the year, the project not only changed its name - its program part was updated . Surely those who wanted to try their hand were added - there will be enough work for both them and the "old people." So forward, useful experience, prizes and glory await you.

    CompetitionThe Intel RealSense App Challenge 2014 kicks off today, July 28th. To make our post as useful as possible for the participants, we’ll immediately give its full schedule:
    • July 28 - October 1 . Advancement of ideas.
    • October 2 - October 22 . Definition of finalists.
    • November 13th . The deadline for receiving the cameras by the finalists.
    • November 14 - January 20, 2015 . Development phase.
    • December 19th . Deadline for providing early demos.

    Winners of the main prizes will be announced at the end of February 2015.

    Two tracks will simultaneously take place in the competition: Ambassador and Pioneer. Permanent community members who took part in last year’s contest will be invited to the Ambassador track; the Pioneer track is open to everyone, including you too. Applications will need to be defined in one of 5 categories:
    • Gaming and Play (Fun & Games)
    • Immersive Collaboration / Creation
    • Learning and Edutainment (Education and Learning through Entertainment)
    • Interact Naturally
    • Open Innovation

    It will be necessary to draw up your applications in English and all materials of the competition, of course, also in it. However, do not tremble ahead of time. The Russian office of Intel promises all possible assistance to domestic participants. It is planned to conduct webinars and laboratory work, the company's specialists will conduct consultations. Join our VKontakte and Google+ groups , ask questions and stay tuned.

    Now about the prizes. The main prize is $ 25,000 . The first prize in the category is $ 25,000 , the second two - $ 10,000 each . The main and first prize can be added up. Up to 50 prizes are planned for the previous $ 1000 demo .in addition, the top 250 in the Pioneer track will receive a special prize - the Intel NUC computer .



    But the matter, of course, is not only about money. Each Intel contest is not only an opportunity to earn money, but also a chance to loudly declare itself to the whole world. Beautiful, spectacular demos will be shown at various events, included in presentations and performances, materials of our partners. Ultimately, this will be a plus not only for your karma, but also for a career too.

    Well, of course, this is a special feeling - to be involved in the design of the future. Perhaps now RealSense seems to you just a toy, but what do you say after 5 years, when the interface you proposed will become common? The speed of development of today's technology gives you the chance to be involved in truly great things. Do not miss it!

    For more inspiration, watch the video of the winner of last year’s contest. All winners are on the special page of the competition .


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