Just UP, you need CV solution, with machine learning, etc
Some extra solutions are - rf signal analisys, ex. wifi, you should know config of room to calculate reflections
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/28/9625 ... technology
may be you should contact MIT to ask to share their experience
Or may be sonic solution based on room analisys.
It should be complex soludion with some DSP code if you need real-time.
There is no genetic sensors yet )