The old gen 1 Kinect has seen a fair bit of use in the field of making 3D ... Until now, though, scanning objects in 3D has only been practical in a studio or workshop setting; for a mobile ...

Rather than spending hundreds or even thousands of pounds on a 3D scanner, you might be interested to know that it is possible to use an Xbox Kinect to create an affordable alternative.

With the introduction of the Kinect, obtaining a 3D representation of ... opting to use a laser and a USB VGA camera instead. While scanning, the laser shines across the target surface, and ...