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The Kinect for Windows software development kit (SDK) enables developers to use C++, C#, or Visual Basic to create applications that support gesture and voice recognition by using the Kinect for Windows sensor and a computer or embedded device.

Step 1: Set Up Kinect for Windows SDK

The SDK includes drivers for using the Kinect for Windows sensor on computers and devices running Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Embedded Standard 7.
Updated March 18, 2013, 228 MB, English

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Step 2: Set Up Kinect for Windows Developer Toolkit

The toolkit includes Kinect Fusion, new controls for fluid and simple gesture interactions, along with resources such as samples and APIs to save you hours of development time. In addition, the toolkit contains new source code samples, including Kinect Bridge with MATLAB and OPENCV; and other resources to help you streamline touch-free application development with the Kinect for Windows SDK and toolkit.
Updated March 18, 2013, 378 MB, English

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Install language packs to enable speech recognition in regions where dialects vary.
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