Basler launches a new time-of-flight camera for 3D recordings in real time, the Basler blaze. Its new design and various interfaces make it suitable for a wide range of applications.
How a 3D camera works
A ToF camera is based on measuring the time it takes for the light to travel from the light source to the object and back again. The greater the distance, the longer the light takes to travel this distance. The distance can then be calculated from this data. The ToF camera software displays the individual measuring points in a 3D point cloud.
New features of the Basler blaze
The Basler blaze has integrated optics and a GigE interface for fast data transfer. The new state-of-the-art Sony DepthSense™ IMX556 sensor enables even more accurate and precise 3D measurements.
The measurement is carried out with laser diodes that operate in the NIR range (940nm). The data is used to create a multipart image with distance, intensity and confidence maps.
An external light source is not required. Images can even be taken in the dark.
Possible areas of application
Freight dimensioning
The Basler blaze is ideal for dimensioning your freight. You can use it to determine the exact dimensions of parcels and pallets. This allows you to plan and optimize the costs and space in your warehouse and transport vehicle more precisely.
The measurements are taken very flexibly as the vehicle passes by. In combination with a 2D camera, you can also create color images.
Palletizing
Today, pallets need to be packed intelligently and quickly. In addition, pallets are often packed with different products. This is usually done with intelligent and very fast robots. These robots require machine vision for guidance. With the blaze, you can determine the shape, position and orientation of the object. This allows the optimum lifting point to be determined.
Autonomous vehicles & mobile robots
A 3D view is also essential for autonomous vehicles and mobile robots. A good, high-resolution view of the surroundings is required for navigation, obstacle detection and fine positioning.
Object counting
Object counting is essential to ensure that your customers receive complete products. Perfect images for evaluation are possible without an additional light source and independent of color and contrast.
Patient positioning in radiology
Precise positioning of the patient is necessary to ensure high-quality X-ray images. This results in a minimal radiation dose and less effort for the specialist staff.
Availability of the Basler blaze
The Basler blaze will be available from the start of series production in December 2019. However, the first design-in samples will be available as early as September.
