Teledyne e2v Unveils Perciva 5D Camera For Retail, Robotics

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, has introduced the Perciva 5D camera, a breakthrough imaging innovation designed to make high-quality short-range 3D vision cost-effective, reliable, and easy to integrate.

As most industrial cameras only capture 2D images while many applications increasingly require depth perception at close and very close distances, the Perciva 5D addresses this through its Angular Sensitive Pixel technology and advanced on board processing.

According to Teledyne e2v in a statement, the Perciva 5D also features a powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU), enabling artificial intelligence (AI) models to run on-device and be customised to meet specific customer requirements.

The camera generates 2D and 3D data from a single complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor, free from optical occlusion, producing time-aligned 2D frames alongside pixel-aligned 3D depth maps.

With comprehensive 3D processing built directly into the camera, users benefit from immediate depth maps or point-cloud outputs. It also operates using ambient light, both indoors and outdoors, eliminating the need for an external near-infrared source while maintaining reliable performance and reducing overall system costs.

Designed for challenging environments, the camera offers plug-and-play integration through its GenICam-compliant GigE Vision interface and robust IP6x-rated housing with industrial M12 connectors.

Factory calibrated and weighing just 230 grammes, Perciva 5D operates at less than five watts and is ideal for robotics, retail self-checkout solutions, and 3D industrial process monitoring. It also supports user-adjustable frame rates, triggered acquisition and multiple power options.

The Perciva 5D will be showcased at Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 10 to 12.

-- BERNAMA