Marketwired: Mantis Vision confirms that its MV4D 3D camera is used in Google's Project Tango tablet. Mantis Vision camera consists of flash projector hardware components and includes structured light-based depth sensing algorithms. "3D represents a major paradigm shift for mobile. We haven't seen a change this significant since the introduction of the camera-phone. MV4D allows developers to deliver 3D-enabled mobile devices and capabilities to the world," said Amihai Loven, CEO, Mantis Vision. "This partnership with Google offers Mantis Vision the flexibility to expand quickly and strategically. It will fuel adoption and engagement directly with consumer audiences worldwide. Together, we are bringing 3D to the masses."
"We are excited about working with partners, such as Mantis Vision, as we push forward the hardware and software technologies for 3D sensing and motion tracking on mobile devices," said Johnny Lee, Technical Product Lead at Google.
A Youtube video demos the company's technology:
In another video Mantis CEO discusses his future vision:
Yet another Youtube video by Google introduces Project Tango tablet with Mantis camera inside:
Structured LIght didn't make it in the komg run for the Kinect. It was replaced by ToF. It seems as if this happens within Tango again, as pmd is the new Approach they announced for Tango. Why should they announce something new, if the existing was good enough!?
ReplyDeleteTOF has its limits...
DeleteThe noise level on short to midrange will never be as good...
just compare a raw frame from PMD tech\SoftKinetics of a face, or a corner...
my guess is the PMD will be used for smaller\low quality\range products..
ReplyDeleteIn the video appears the former CEO.
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