RealSense Transitions to Independence, Aiming to Scale Stereoscopic Imaging Technology

After 14 years as part of the major semiconductor corporation Intel, RealSense is embarking on its journey as an independent entity in the market.

RealSense specializes in selling cameras that utilize stereoscopic imaging—a technique where two images of the same object, captured from different angles, are merged to create a depth effect using infrared radiation. This technology enhances the perception of the surrounding environment for devices like robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles. It is also employed for facial recognition purposes.

«The common thread is that they all operate in the real, physical world,» said CEO Nadav Orbach in a TechCrunch interview. «They need to comprehend their surroundings in 3D and plan actions accordingly. To achieve this, real-time, high-accuracy 3D understanding of the environment is essential. That’s where we excel.»

Orbach joined Intel in 2006 as a processor architect in Israel. He shifted his focus to machine vision in 2011 and became the general manager for incubation and breakthrough innovations in 2022, relocating to San Francisco last year.

«We were aware that there would be a demand for 3D perception,» Orbach commented on RealSense’s early days. «To be honest, we weren’t entirely sure where it would fit. We experimented with various market segments, from gesture recognition on computers and phones, until we found our niche primarily in robotics over the years.»

The company also engages with industries beyond robotics. Orbach noted they received inquiries from aquaculture businesses wanting to monitor water levels in fish farms. Additionally, Chipotle has utilized RealSense cameras in collaboration with PreciTaste, an AI-driven restaurant software firm, to monitor food levels in containers.

RealSense has over 3,000 clients, and interest in its platform has surged sharply in the last three to four years, particularly in robotics, thanks to advancements in AI.

According to Orbach, the company realized it would have a better chance of meeting demand and scaling effectively by separating from Intel and securing its own funding.

Plans to spin off from Intel were developed last year and received the endorsement of former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger. The company is now independent, having raised $50 million in its initial funding round from Intel Capital and other strategic investors to launch its standalone operations.

«Honestly, it was exciting for me,» said Orbach. «I have been in the company for a long time, but this was my first time on the other side of the table. As a first-time CEO, it was quite humbling to go out and ask for money.»

RealSense plans to direct the funding towards building a team for market entry and enhancing its technology. The company is particularly focused on improving technology to enhance safety in human-robot interactions and access control.

«You have to learn, you know, to step out of your comfort zone,» Orbach remarked. «I’m very excited about this. I’m fortunate to have a strong team with many individuals who have entrepreneurial experience. I feel that with my expertise and the support of capable colleagues, we have every chance of success. This is a dream come true for me.»

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