Industrial-grade 3D ToF camera providing high-precision 3D vision - Vzense - Goermicro

October 8, 2025

Goermicro Vzense industrial-grade 3D ToF camera provides high-precision 3D vision solutions based on advanced optical design and depth perception algorithms. It features a ranging accuracy of ±1mm, a dynamic range of 5 meters, and a point cloud output of 640*480@30fps, and has passed IP67 protection and wide temperature range certification.

It supports industrial protocol integration and SDK secondary development, and is widely used in precision inspection, AGV navigation, logistics sorting and intelligent manufacturing, inspection, people counting, pallet handling, and more promoting the upgrade of industrial automation with stable and reliable performance to meet the intelligent needs of Industry 4.0.

Key capabilities & Technical highlights

• High ranging accuracy: ±1 mm precision (typical)
• Operational range / dynamic span: Up to ~5 m
• Dense point‑cloud output: 640×480 @ 30 fps
• Industrial robustness: IP67 protection (for selected models) and broad temperature tolerance
• Flexible integration: Support for industrial protocols, SDKs, and secondary development
• Application readiness: Designed for tasks such as precision inspection, AGV navigation, logistics sorting, smart manufacturing

These capabilities position the Vzense platforms as reliable building blocks for automation systems that demand high accuracy and stability under real‑world conditions.
 

Applications & Use Cases

AGV / AMR & Mobile Robots
Conventional RGB cameras lack direct distance measurement, which limits their use in obstacle avoidance and spatial awareness. ToF cameras fill this gap by giving direct depth maps, enabling robots to perceive their surroundings in real time. Integrating Vzense ToF sensors allows AGVs/AMRs to:

• Detect and avoid obstacles dynamically
• Navigate in cluttered or changing environments
• Execute autonomous path planning with 3D context

These benefits help make mobile robots safer and more efficient in industrial settings.

Enhancing Autonomous Navigation
To operate autonomously in unknown or changing environments, AGVs must sense and interpret their surroundings with speed and reliability. The Vzense 3D ToF camera delivers:

• Wide field of view and fast response time for real-time obstacle avoidance
• Stable imaging regardless of ambient lighting conditions
• Compact and rugged design for industrial-grade mobility platforms

With these features, Vzense enables safer, more efficient autonomous navigation.

 

 

Pallet Detection & Autonomous Forklift Operation

Vzense designs some models as RGBD hybrids, meaning they combine an RGB (color) sensor and a depth module in one unit. In autonomous forklift environments:

1. The RGB portion identifies pallet features (barcodes, shapes, labels).
2. The depth portion measures the precise 3D distance to the pallet.
3. Together, the system enables reliable recognition, positioning, lifting, and transport across a variety of pallet types (varying color, material, geometry).

This dual-modality approach improves robustness, particularly in mixed-material or low-contrast scenarios.

 

 

Smart Material Handling & Industrial Automation
Vzense’s 3D ToF camera technology is purpose-built to support a wide range of automated handling and industrial automation applications, from palletizing and depalletizing to load management and process monitoring.

Precision Palletizing and Depalletizing
In robotic palletizing and depalletizing, Vzense depth sensors guide robotic arms with high precision, enabling accurate picking, stacking, and placement — even with irregularly shaped or variably stacked items. These systems improve speed and safety in warehouse and factory environments, reducing reliance on manual labor.

Advanced load handling with iToF
Handling diverse loads requires the ability to recognize complex geometries and surfaces without physical contact. Vzense’s iToF (indirect Time-of-Flight) cameras offer:

• High-accuracy depth measurements, even on low-reflectivity or complex surfaces
• Resilience to ambient light interference, ensuring consistent performance in changing lighting conditions
• High frame rates, supporting real-time interaction in dynamic, high-speed environments

This makes Vzense ideal for unmanned forklifts, pick-and-place systems, and smart conveyors, supporting “non-contact identification” and ensuring traceability and safe handling across a variety of materials.

Broader automation integration
Beyond material handling, ToF sensors play a vital role in general factory and process automation. Key applications include:

• Monitoring conveyor belts and material flow
• Detecting production anomalies
• Measuring fill levels in tanks or containers
• Defining dynamic safety zones in human-robot collaborative spaces

The compact, ruggedized design of Vzense cameras allows for flexible deployment in logistics, assembly, food processing, and smart manufacturing environments.

 

People counting with privacy protection

Vzense offers AI-integrated 3D ToF camera solutions for intelligent people counting in public transportation, retail, and commercial spaces. Key features include:

• 100% anonymous detection using infrared-based depth measurement
• No personal imagery captured, ensuring full GDPR compliance
• Encrypted data handling to prevent unauthorized access
• Reliable bi-directional tracking in diverse lighting conditions

These systems are ideal for managing occupancy, optimizing space usage, and improving resource allocation — all while respecting privacy.

 

 

This technology matters for Industry 4.0

The shift toward smart factories and autonomous systems demands reliable 3D perception that can operate under variable lighting, dust, vibrations, and space constraints. Vzense ToF cameras offer:

• Real-time performance: millisecond response at 30 fps
• Compact form factor + robustness: IP67 variants, wide temperature ranges
• Scalable integration: multiple cameras can coexist, support for industrial protocols, and SDK-based development
• Cost-effectiveness: suitable for deployment at scale

Together, these features accelerate the rollout of intelligent automation and elevate system-level reliability in Industry 4.0 infrastructures.

 

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