Intel's RealSense Depth cameras D415 and D435 launched

Intel has launched two new cameras that impart 3D like vision to any human. The D415 and D435 RealSense Depth Cameras belong to Intel’s RealSense D400 product family and have the ability to pair with D400 depth module, a turnkey optical depth solution, and the new Intel RealSense vision processor D4, in order to process complex depth data in real time.

Intel's new cameras are supported for Intel's RealSense SDK 2.0. Both the cameras have 3D capabilities, and Intel states that the cameras can be used both indoors and outdoors with any type of lighting environment. The cameras come in a ready-to-use form factor and can be connected to other devices via USB.

Both RealSense D400-series cameras support depth output 1280 x 720 active stereo depth resolution at up to 90 fps. The D400-series cameras can also capture RGB video at up to 1080p, but we experienced significant frame drops at that resolution. They can capture 720p video at a smooth 30 fps.

The D415 has a narrow field of view and a rolling shutter that scans its environment from one side to the other to take an image. Meanwhile, the D435 has a wider field of view and has a global shutter that takes images all at once.

Intel's RealSense Vice President Sagi Ben Moshe said, "Many of today’s machines and devices use 2D image recognition-based computer vision, but with Intel RealSense’s best-in-class depth technology, we are redefining future technologies to ‘see’ like a human, so devices and machines can truly enrich people’s lives. With its compact, ready-to-use form, the Intel RealSense D400 Depth Camera series not only makes it easy for developers to build 3D depth sensing into any design, but they are also ready to be embedded into high-volume products."

In terms of pricing, the D415 is available for $149 (roughly Rs 9,500), while the D435 costs $179 (roughly Rs 11,400).