Time-of-Flight (ToF) Tips: Tips to Boost 3D Performance and Cut Integration Time & Cost

For demanding real-time object detection, Time-of-Flight (ToF) cameras using Sony’s new IMX556 DepthSense sensor have boosted speed, precision and accuracy but also simplified integration time and cost. To achieve the full potential of Time-of-Flight technology, some key factors should be considered. In this video we'll talk about common challenges with ToF and some tips to help overcome them. Here's a breakdown of the video:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - LUCID Vision Labs overview
1:03 - How Time of Flight (ToF) calculates 3D depth data
2:16 - Intro to Sony DepthSense ToF sensor (IMX556)
2:51 - Helios 3D ToF camera features
3:20 - Helios Flex camera modules for Jetson TX2 features
3:33 - Distance & accuracy - What is ToF best suited for?
4:21 - Outdoor & indoor lighting
6:45 - Target & camera motion
8:10 - Specular & Non-reflective objects
8:46 - Exposure time & gain, image accumulation, confidence threshold
10:00 - Multipath: object multipath
10:53 - Multipath: surface background multipath
11:52 - Ambiguity (wrap around)
13:15 - Frequency cross-talk interference
14:27 - Additional helpful resources
14:44 - How to contact LUCID

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