08.03.2012

SAL3D library supports Mesa Time-of- flight cameras

Aqsense's library for cloud of points acquisition and manipulation, SAL3D, now supports Mesa's 3D time-of-flight (TOF) cameras. With this inclusion, SAL3D library broadens its array of supported systems which already contained cameras from IDS, Automation Technology, Ximea, Point Grey and Frame Grabbers from Silicon Software, Dalsa, BitFlow, Matrox and ImperX. With the SR4000, MESA Imaging offers a product line of industrial grade 3D cameras, based on proprietary TOF image sensor and camera technology. more06.12.2010

Bring Your Avatar to Life

An important presentation: How pleasant would it be to operate the notebook interactively and contact-free, just with pre-defined gestures. What sounds like a futuristic vision is already possible today. 3D image sensors not only detect the user's hands, they also capture human body poses if required. This ability enables completely new interfaces. more06.11.2009

Time of Flight Imaging Enables Automated Milking

A key enabling component in automated milking systems is the 3D sensor that identifies and locates the teat positions on the cow's udder as it steps into the milking box. The information derived from the sensor is used to guide a robot arm to attach the milking cups to the teats. The entire process of locating teats and attaching cups must be robust, fast, accurate and safe, without disturbing or stressing the cow. more