There are already many smartphones with integrated ToF cameras, however, it is easy to overlook the role it plays in enhancing industrial and manufacturing processes, as well as construction and agriculture. Next, several areas of tof camera applications are introduced in detail.
Industrial Internet of Things field: ToF cameras enter the field of Internet of Things, which can locate and detect the position of objects grasped by industrial robots.
Logistics field: The application of ToF cameras in the field of logistics enables robots to operate in a controlled environment. The improved accuracy of ToF cameras will expand its application in this field. It can strengthen the robot's detection of collision and the recognition of the external environment, which greatly improves the efficiency of logistics. The depth information provided by the ToF camera can enable logistics companies to optimize the handling of materials by measuring the location and size to ensure more efficient transportation of goods.
There are already many sensors for self-driving cars to help the car understand the surrounding environment, such as pedestrian detection and avoidance. ToF cameras are also used in heavy machinery to detect surrounding environmental features and objects to provide driver assistance systems as well as vehicle automation.
Agriculture: ToF cameras are also beginning to be used for quality control and productivity improvement in agriculture. For example, ToF cameras can automatically pick fruits by acquiring the target position, and control farming equipment to improve work efficiency.
