ZED SDK 2.1 introduces major Depth Sensing update

We are excited to announce the release of ZED SDK 2.1! This update of the ZED SDK brings a major update of the Depth Sensing API, along with performance and usability improvements.

The 2.1 release includes the following improvements:

Introduction of new depth stabilization mode. This mode greatly improves depth map stability. It is now enabled by default.
Introduction of depth resolution selection.
Normal maps can now be retrieved.
Depth and normals can now be retrieved for the left and right eye.

Improved performance of Spatial mapping.
Introduction of Chunks to retrieve single parts of the mesh and reduce memory usage.
Visibility and Surrounding lists can be used to retrieve local chunk lists.

Removed OpenCV dependency.
Introduced new samples for SVO recording, playback and export.
Updated all tutorials and samples on GitHub. They are now easier to use and better documented.

Plugin now supports Unity 5.6 and 2017 Beta.
Added Vive tracker support.
Added Oculus Rift and Oculus Touch support in Green Screen MR sample (through SteamVR only).
Added Lighting script to allow for light interactions between the real and virtual world in Mixed-reality and Green Screen samples.
Added Garbage Matte script to extend the virtual world beyond green screen boundaries in the Green Screen MR sample.
Added a semi-automated Calibration application to help users align the real and virtual world in the Green Screen MR sample.

For a complete listing of changes, see the 2.1 release notes.

ZED SDK 2.1 for Windows and Linux is now available for download here.