Time of flight camera enables precise 3D machine vision

Delta will be launching the high-speed DMV-T time of flight (ToF) smart camera at this year’s Hannover Messe. Not only does it offer a high capture speed of up to 60 frames per second, large scanning distance up to 6m, also it is claimed to be the first software-defined 3D ToF camera in the market.

A powerful built-in processor as well as sophisticated DIAVision software platform allows the system integrator to develop their algorithm in the DMV-T, to create their own smart applications. It’s said to be ideal for logistics warehouse automation industries.

“Due to industrial automation rapidly developing, we see more and more customers adopt machine vision for robotic guidance, object detection and inspection and even edge safety applications,” said Chia-Wei Yang, general manager of smart sensors within Delta’s industrial automation business group.

“To minimise investment but maximise the flexibility of application, the DMV-T integrates a dedicated processor and introduces the DIAVision platform to bring the hardware into another intelligent level as a software-defined 3D ToF smart camera for easier integration into a wide range of processes.”

The DMV-T employs an ARM Dual Cortex-A53 CPU as well as FPGA enabling the camera to accomplish the 3D vision process from image capture to output. It inspects large items with its built-in image-stitching algorithm without the need for an industrial PC.

Another highlight of the DMV-T is the combination of its vision platform software, DIAVision. Offering an intuitive and convenient interface, users have an easy-to-use application-specific solution with a vision application repository open to third-party partners.

Moreover, integrators and operators can create applications that run on the camera itself, reducing the components that need to be installed inside other equipment and saving space. Furthermore, the DMV-T with DIAVision can connect to the Delta Service DIACloud and support web browsers for anywhere, anytime data access.

The Delta DMV-T ToF camera incorporates a Sony IMX image sensor that operates in conjunction with a powerful built-in processor to offer 640x480 pixel resolution and 60 frames per second capture speed with owned ISP compensation allowing for high accuracy.