RealSense, a frontrunner in AI-powered computer vision, has recently made headlines by announcing two significant developments. Firstly, the company has spun out from Intel, backed by a substantial $50 million in Series A funding. Secondly, RealSense has entered into a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA, a move intended to accelerate the adoption of physical AI in both humanoids and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
In embarking on its journey as an independent entity, RealSense has garnered support from a prominent semiconductor private equity firm, along with various strategic and private investors, including Intel Capital and the MediaTek Innovation Fund. This new funding will enable RealSense to expand its operations into adjacent and emerging markets, along with scaling its manufacturing capabilities, sales strategies, and global presence. The company is now focused solely on driving innovation in AI, robotics, biometrics, and computer vision.
The partnership with NVIDIA will see RealSense integrate its state-of-the-art depth cameras with NVIDIA’s advanced robotics platforms. These platforms include the Jetson Thor supercomputer for humanoids, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, which helps create digital twins to bridge the prototype-to-production gap, and NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge, designed for ultra-low-latency IoT sensor streaming. By combining RealSense’s sophisticated perception technology with NVIDIA’s unparalleled AI computing strength, developers in the robotics field will be able to speed up their time to market, explore new applications, and scale safely into production. This native integration will ensure optimal performance, providing the high-quality sensor data and processing speed needed for next-generation humanoids and autonomous machines.
RealSense boasts a diverse customer base of more than 3,000 clients and holds over 80 patents, showcasing its strong foothold in various industries. The company has made significant inroads in sectors like robotics, industrial automation, security, and healthcare, as well as engaging in “tech for good” initiatives. RealSense’s collaborations with well-known companies such as ANYbotics, Eyesynth, FIT:match, and Mobile Industrial Robots (MIR) further highlight its influence in the field.
RealSense aims to maintain its strong relationship with its existing customers while continuing to advance its product offerings. One of the highlights of its product lineup is the highly regarded RealSense depth cameras, which are embedded in 60% of the world’s AMRs and 80% of humanoid robots—a segment that is experiencing remarkable growth. The newly launched D555 depth camera, featuring the RealSense Vision SoC V5 and equipped with Power over Ethernet (PoE), underlines RealSense’s commitment to enhancing embedded vision technology and edge AI capabilities.
KEY QUOTES:
“This collaboration cements RealSense’s role as the perception platform of choice for AMRs and humanoids. Our independence from Intel and support from top investors give us the agility to innovate, while our work with NVIDIA accelerates the mainstream adoption of physical AI.”
“Our mission is to enable the world to integrate robotics and AI in everyday life safely. We’re building systems that remove danger and drudgery from human work, amplifying human potential with intelligent, secure and reliable vision systems. With fresh investment, seasoned leadership and our collaboration with NVIDIA, RealSense is shaping the future of intelligent machines.”
Nadav Orbach, CEO of RealSense
