You’re just a stick figure to this camera

The round lens of PrivacyLens captures standard digital video while the square lens senses heat. The heat sensor improves the camera's ability to spot and remove people from videos. Photo: Brenda Ahearn, Michigan Engineering.

Engineers at the University of Michigan, USA, have developed PrivacyLens, a camera system that replaces individuals with animated stick figures to protect privacy while maintaining functionality.

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