SP1: Stereo Vision in Real Time

Stereo vision is a compelling technology for depth perception. Unlike other methods for depth sensing, such as time-of-flight or structured light cameras, stereo vision is a passive approach. This makes this method suitable for environments with bright ambient lighting, or for situations with multiple sensors within close proximity to one another. The reason why stereo vision is not used more widely is that it requires a vast amount of computation. To overcome this burden, Nerian Vision Technologies introduces the SP1 stereo vision system. This stand-alone device is able to handle the required processing by relying on a built-in FPGA.