Softkinetic specializes in 3D vision technologies, focusing on time-of-flight (ToF) sensors for applications such as object scanning, gesture recognition, and augmented reality. The company offers a complete 3D vision platform, including hardware and software, and operates globally across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2007, Softkinetic has been recognized for its innovative contributions to machine vision and has strategic partnerships to enhance its market presence.

1. SoftKinetic
Johannes Peeters
jpe@Softkinetic.com

2. 3D is The Future

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4. Color
or
Red-Green-Blue
(RGB)
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Black & White
Evolution of Machine Vision Technologies
Color & Depth
or
RGB-Z
What is 3D Vision?
Machines that “see in 3D”

5. 3D-Vision Technologies
How Do They Work?
Evolution of Machine Vision Technologies
Stereoscopic Structured Light Time-of-Flight
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6. 3D ToF Sensor
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Time-of-Flight
Flexible, Fast, Efficient
 Any resolution
 Any distance
 Any field-of-view
 Any frame rate
IR Emitter
Controller
 Distance is measured, not calculated
 Very low lag
 Easy to embed
 Standard CMOS process

7. 3D Vision: Use Cases & Applications
Numerous Applications
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Use Cases
• Real-World Acquisition
– Object, room and people scanning,
metrology, interactive projections
• Context Awareness
– Home automation, robotics, driver
monitoring, wearable computing
devices, augmented reality
• Active Controls
– Gesture-based user interfaces for
TV, PC, video games, mobile
devices, in-car infotainment
Augmented
Reality
Biometrics
3D Vision = More Than Just
Gesture Recognition
Gesture
Recognition
Enhanced Video
Applications
Autonomous
Environment
Detection
Perceptual
Computing
Wearable
Computing
Devices
3D Scanning &
Printing

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11. SoftKinetic 3D-Vision Technology Platform
Use Cases &
Applications
3D Image
Processing Software
3D TOF
Camera System
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3D camera device driver
3D image filters
3D scene analysis
3D gesture recognition middleware
3D scanning & reconstruction
3D time-of-flight (TOF) sensor
3D TOF camera reference design
- optics, illumination, power
- RGB / Z integration, registration
- connectivity (USB, MIPI)
- calibration
- firmware
3D TOF
Sensor

12. 3D-Vision Applications
Licensed Technologies
• 3D gesture-based middleware
(long-range)
• 3D camera (Creative)
• 3D gesture-based middleware
(close-range)
• 3D camera reference design,
camera firmware, device driver
• 3D gesture-based middleware
• 3D camera reference design,
device driver, filters, 3D
scanning operations
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Use Cases &
Applications
3D Image
Processing Software
3D TOF
Camera System
3D TOF
Sensor
End Product
• 3D TOF sensor technology
• 3D TOF system technology

13. The Pioneer of 3D Vision Technologies
Business Overview
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• Enormous market opportunity
• Numerous applications including gaming, 3D scanning and
printing, VR, in-car gesture-based infotainment, etc.
• Complete 3D Vision platform, including software, systems,
and sensors
• Licensing and royalty business model
• Global operations in Europe (Brussels), North America
(Sunnyvale), and Asia (South Korea)
• Founded 2007; Fundamental R&D started in 2002
Strategic Customers & Partners Recent Awards
Europe’s Most
Innovative Company
Top Five Most
Disruptive Innovations