Technology This camera turns people into stick figures to preserve privacy It uses heat-sensing technology to detect and remove identifiable bodies. By Mack DeGeurin Published Jul 16, 2024 2:16 PM EDT ...

U-Mich engineers have developed a camera that renders entire scenes normally, but turns people into stick figures.

Replacing patients with stick figures helps make them more comfortable having a camera in even the most private parts of the home, according to an initial survey of 15 participants.

Ring’s Stick Up Cam Pro launched in Oct. 2023 after being announced during Amazon ’s hardware event. You can buy the camera directly from Ring or through Ring’s parent company, Amazon.