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I understand it not only uses depth sensing, but also infrared, and it can distinguish between twins. That last item is the most interesting and perplexing to
by AaronFriel 10y ago
I understand it not only uses depth sensing, but also infrared, and it can distinguish between twins.
That last item is the most interesting and perplexing to me.
- qq66 10y agoTwins are easily distinguishable if you know them -- I went to high school with three pairs and they were easy to tell apart. Almost everyone has some pockmark etc. on their face, and Identical twins often have these in mirror image.
- underwater 10y agoThat doesn't explain how software can distinguish them.
- gnaritas 10y agoSure it does, they have unique distinguishing features; they only look identical if you don't look too hard. Computers are good at seeing all the details.
- IshKebab 10y agoComputers aren't good at seeing subtle details in photos. At least not yet.
- qq66 10y agoNo, it doesn't, I have no idea what wizardry is involved. All I'm saying is that if you assume some magic that can distinguish Bob from Steve, then those same techniques, whatever they are, can be used to distinguish Bob from his twin Todd.
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- derefr 10y agoThe infrared might help: the capillaries transporting (hot) blood under the skin probably grow somewhat randomly per individual, giving everyone a slightly different pattern of heat running through their face.