Time of Flight Cameras
Microsoft’s industry-leading ToF (Time of flight) 3D vision technology and Orbbec’s high-precision depth camera design and in-house manufacturing. These cameras epitomize performance, programmability and value.
Expanding horizons for the Azure Kinect Developer Kit users
Orbbec Time of Flight (ToF) cameras combine Microsoft’s industry-leading ToF 3D vision technology and Orbbec’s high-precision depth camera design and in-house manufacturing, epitomizing performance, programmability, and value. These cameras feature:
Identical Depth Operating modes and performance as Azure Kinect Developer Kit (AKDK)
- Azure Kinect Developer Kit SDK Wrapper for SW application migration
What Is a ToF Camera?
A Time of Flight camera is a range imaging camera system that employs light pulses and travel time to compute the distance between the camera and the subject for each pixel in the image. This technique yields an instant, high-resolution depth map. Unlike stereo or structured-light systems, ToF excels in variable illumination, wide field-of-view, and long-range measurement up to several meters.
A laser or LED that can emit an incredibly short pulse of light illuminates an object, and a sensor in the Near-Infrared (NIR) range (850 or 940 nanometers) captures the reflected light. It calculates this distance by measuring the round-trip time (time delay) from when the artificial light signal is emitted and when the sensor receives the reflected light.
Key Benefits of ToF
Time of Flight cameras are accurate and reliable, offering:
Fast depth sensing for real-time processing of 3D imaging data
Consistent performance in low-light and high-glare conditions
Fast frame rates up to 180 FPS
Compact modules for easy integration
Capture accurate 3D imaging with Orbbec’s cutting-edge ToF cameras, including Femto Bolt, Femto Mega, and Femto Mega I. These cameras share the following features:
- 1 mega-pixel depth camera, based on Microsoft’s iToF technology, with a wide 120° field of view (FOV) and high accuracy in a broad range from 0.25m to 5.5m.
- High performance 4K resolution RGB camera with 90° FOV.
- 6DOF IMU module provides orientation.
- The multi-device sync hub, sold separately as an accessory, enables easy connectivity and setup for multi-camera and multi-sensor networks with longer cables and switchable voltage levels.
- The SDK enables easy setup and registration, and a rich set of APIs allows integration with various applications.
Explore the specs that make each ToF camera unique to choose the best model for your needs:
Femto Bolt
Femto Mega
Built-in NVIDIA® Jetson™ Nano, in-camera processing of advanced depth vision algorithms and AI models. POE (Power over Ethernet) or USB-C for power and data.
Femto Mega I
Industrial-grade (IP65) IP65 ToF camera for industrial applications. M12 connector for POE (Power over Ethernet) for power and data.
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Robotic Arm Applications
ToF imaging technology can be used on stationary objects and in conditions that require high-fidelity edge definition, good accuracy at medium-to-long distances, and controlled lighting conditions. Orbbec ToF cameras can make palletization and depalletization efficient and accurate.
AMR Applications
A Time of Flight camera for AMR applications offers high precision depth sensing, real-time performance, adaptability to complex lighting, multi-target detection, and tracking. Streamline QA inspection with instant 3D measurements.
Dimensioning Applications
Orbbec ToF cameras provide accurate and precise measurements of package dimensions, improving logistics and shipping accuracy.
Healthcare Applications
ToF cameras track body movement, providing an improved solution for elderly care, rehabilitation and patient positioning.
Fitness Applications
By enabling real time feedback and guidance to the user, the cameras ensure that they’re performing exercises correctly and safely.
Media Technology Applications
1 MP depth and 4K color information of Femto Mega and Femto Bolt reconstruct the volumetric video for use in AR/XR; Depth and visual tracking capabilities reshape the interactive experience for next media broadcasting.
What Our Partners Say
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Why Trust Orbbec for a Time of Flight Camera?
Orbbec is a top-tier global provider of robotics and AI vision solutions, including ToF cameras. We were founded in 2013 to supply 3D Vision for a 3D World. Since then, we have developed intuitive, cutting-edge robotics and AI vision technology for numerous industries, such as logistics and consumer retail.
As a leader in 3D vision technology, Orbbec invests in research and development to manufacture high-performing products. Some of these innovations include in-house chips and system technologies that stand out from competing technology on the market. Our determination to increase the applications and capabilities of 3D vision is why Orbbec holds over 900 patents and has sold over 5 million products.
Our cutting-edge ToF technology is backed by dedicated support throughout the product life cycle. Our comprehensive approach addresses every aspect of component sourcing and system design from the design phase to the development of the final product.
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FAQ: For Developers Using Azure Kinect Developer Kit
Femto Bolt and Mega offer identical depth camera operating modes and performance as the Azure Kinect Developer Kit. By utilizing the Azure Kinect Sensor SDK Wrapper from Orbbec SDK, applications that were originally designed for the Azure Kinect Sensor SDK can effortlessly switch the support to Orbbec cameras. To facilitate testing, users can access Orbbec Viewer and k4aviewer (part of Azure Kinect Sensor SDK Wrapper from Orbbec SDK) on Orbbec website as a simple click-and-run tool for camera testing.
Femto Bolt and Mega offer identical depth camera operating modes and performance as the Azure Kinect Developer Kit. By utilizing the Azure Kinect Sensor SDK Wrapper from Orbbec SDK, applications such as the Microsoft Body Tracking SDK that was originally designed for the Azure Kinect Sensor SDK, can be run on Orbbec Femto Bolt and Femto Mega devices. Orbbec does not offer support for the Microsoft Body Tracking SDK.
