As more use cases emerge for integrating video into connected devices, the need to develop more advanced cameras is becoming necessary in order to take advantage of new technologies and higher resolutions.
As a result, Intel Corp. has introduced a new addition to its Real Sense D400 series that includes an inertial measurement unit (IMU) micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) to create better depth-sensing and tracking capabilities for drones, robotics and gaming.
The D435i adds six degrees of freedom data from an internal IMU that combines a linear accelerometer with gyroscopes to detect both rotation and translation for three axes, as well as pitch, yaw and roll. The IMU gives an extra set of data for reconstruction and reference so the camera doesn’t lose tracking.
This extra data point can be used to create 3D model reconstructions and could be employed in applications such as gaming, pointing devices and image stabilization.
Other uses include:
- Navigation and stabilization of drones
- Motion detectors and gesture recognition for gaming or robotics
- Orientation for tracking in fitness and robotics
- Rotational tracking for augmented and virtual reality head-mounted devices
The Real Sense D435i is available for pre-order now with shipping to begin later this month.
