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Do a deep dive into various camera technologies and understand how they enhance the performance of camera-based devices and help machines see better.

Camera ApplicationsMobilityOur Product InsightsPlatform CamerasRGB-IRSmart TrafficTechnology Deep Dive

e-con Systems Set to Launch STURDeCAM57: Global Shutter RGB-IR Camera for ITS, DMS & Occupant Monitoring Systems

Suresh Madhu
by Suresh Madhu
Every intelligent system is only as good as its weakest link. For applications like traffic surveillance, driver monitoring, and in-cabin occupancy detection, that weakest link is almost always the camera — specifically, what happens to it when the light disappears. Unfortunately, conventional RGB cameras are likely to fail in demanding......
OpticsTechnology Deep Dive

What makes Automatic De-icing and Defogging Cameras Crucial in Dynamic Environments

Prabu Kumar
by Prabu Kumar
Autonomous embedded vision systems deployed in dynamic environments must function reliably despite rapid temperature shifts. In addition to thermal challenges, effective power management is equally critical. Such fluctuations can result in inaccurate obstacle detection, difficulty in scanning barcodes or signage, and even unexpected vision blur in safety-critical operations. e-con Systems'...
3D Depth CamerasAutonomous Mobile RobotsCamera ApplicationsOur Product InsightsTime-of-Flight (ToF)

How 3D iToF Cameras Enable Reliable Perception in AMRs & Robotic Picking Systems

Suresh Madhu
by Suresh Madhu
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and robotic picking systems operate in dynamic, cluttered environments where a misinterpretation of depth, by even a few centimeters, can trigger a cascade of failures. No wonder that in today’s automated warehouses and factories, the margin for error is smaller than ever before. For instance, an......
Sensor and ISPTechnology Deep Dive

Sony IMX412 vs Sony IMX676: A detailed comparison of Sony sensors for Embedded Vision Solutions

Prabu Kumar
by Prabu Kumar
Sony's image sensors have undergone various generations of architectures, each of which has been designed to address certain image-related issues in embedded systems. Among Sony's high-resolution image sensors, the Sony IMX676 and Sony IMX412 deliver advanced capabilities such as high-speed imaging, superior low-light sensitivity, enhanced dynamic range, and improved near-infrared...
Autonomous Mobile RobotsCamera ApplicationsTechnology Deep Dive

How to Overcome Vision Challenges While Building a Multi-Robot Mapping System (Part 2)

Arun Asokan
by Arun Asokan
In part 1 of this series, you explored why multi-robot autonomous mapping is becoming essential for large-scale facilities and what the core components of a modern multi-robot mapping system are. But knowing what a system should do is only half the story. The real questions shake things up real fast.......
3D Depth CamerasOur Product InsightsTechnology Deep DiveTime-of-Flight (ToF)

What Are the 5 Key Features of 3D iToF Cameras – And How Does DepthVista Helix Offer Them?

Prabu Kumar
by Prabu Kumar
In an era where spatial awareness and depth perception are becoming crucial, 3D imaging technology has become more popular than ever. This has resulted in Time-of-Flight (iToF) cameras, an advanced imaging solution, changing how machines perceive and interact with the world around them. Unlike traditional 2D cameras that capture only......
Autonomous Mobile RobotsCamera ApplicationsTechnology Deep Dive

Why Multi-Robot Autonomous Mapping Is Becoming Essential for Large-Scale Facilities (Part 1)

Arun Asokan
by Arun Asokan
For years, facility digitization has relied on a single, expensive robot slowly traversing every corridor of a warehouse, laboratory, or industrial plant. While effective, this approach is linear, which clashes with the fact that facilities are becoming larger and the demand for up-to-date digital twins has intensified. It means that......
Our Product InsightsPlatform CamerasTechnology Deep Dive

Lattice FPGA–Based Holoscan Cameras on NVIDIA AGX Thor & Orin for Scalable Multi-Sensor Edge AI Systems

Prabu Kumar
by Prabu Kumar
Present-day edge AI systems rely heavily on multi-modal sensor fusion, such as camera, LiDAR, and Radar, to enable accurate, real-time decision-making. Existing platforms, such as NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, are equipped to adequately support multi-camera use cases. To advance this further, NVIDIA’s latest Jetson Thor series modules have been combined...
3D Depth CamerasOur Product InsightsTechnology Deep DiveTime-of-Flight (ToF)

A Detailed Guide to Confidence Filtering in Indirect Time of Flight Cameras

Prabu Kumar
by Prabu Kumar
Indirect Time-of-Flight (iToF) sensors are among the most widely used 3D camera technologies for depth estimation. However, noisy depth measurements can limit their ability to deliver reliable, high-quality depth data. Applying appropriate filtering techniques helps improve accuracy by suppressing noisy pixels and enhancing depth reliability....
Sensor and ISPTechnology Deep Dive

Clear HDR vs DOL HDR: Which HDR Technology is Right for Your Application?

Prabu Kumar
by Prabu Kumar
Embedded vision applications require the camera image sensor to capture a clear image under challenging illumination conditions, with no motion artifacts. The Sony STARVIS 2 image sensor family will meet this requirement by supporting advanced HDR modes, including clear HDR and DOL HDR, enabling high-end embedded vision cameras to deliver...