Report : Apple acquires dev of Xbox 360's Kinect sensor for $345M

Apple has acquired 3D sensor and chip developer PrimeSense, developers of the technology behind Xbox 360's Kinect motion control peripheral, for $345 million, Calcalist reports.

In July, Calcalist reported that Apple offered $280 million for the Tel-Aviv-based company after discussions of integrating PrimeSense's technology in Apple's products.

PrimeSense's 3D-scanning technology was used in the Kinect for the Xbox 360 following a partnership with Microsoft. The company also offers its own mass produced 3D sensor peripherals and chip. These include the Carmine 1.08 peripheral for $200, as well as its 3D sensing Capri 1.25 system on a chip that can be embedded into consumer devices such as smartphones, laptops, consumer robotics, tablets and more.