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Originally Posted by mikegrundvig
There is a very useful hint in these posts. The Kinect has a high accuracy IR camera with great filter already installed... Hmmm, if only we were using the IR camera and high power IR leds to illuminate the retro-reflective tape. Sure seems like that would really help us control our image in bad/variable lighting situations 
-Mike |
I would be careful with the assumption that IR is a better part of the spectrum to be in than visible. The bright lighting used at many FRC events has non-negligible IR content to it if I remember correctly. Not saying you'll be worse off than in the visible spectrum (and you may be much better), but I wouldn't assume you're much better off.
I would also be very careful with "high power IR LEDs" as the human eye cannot see the output and therefore you will not know to blink or look away and could potentially damage your eyes if the power levels are high enough. Just make sure you are keeping things at safe levels (some research may be needed to determine what is safe).