<ul><li>The Microsoft Xbox Kinect, a product discontinued due to a flop in its gaming application, has found new uses in niche areas.</li><li>With its 3D depth mapping capabilities, the Kinect has been utilized in autonomous robots, 3D scanning, and interactive art installations.</li><li>The Kinect is also popular in ghost-hunting circles due to its IR-based structured light system, capable of detecting figures in low light conditions.</li><li>The availability of used Kinect devices online and in sales will eventually run out, leading to the emergence of more expensive specialized devices for similar applications.</li></ul>

The Strange Afterlife of the Xbox Kinect

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