World’s Smallest Micro-Mirror Scanning Technology from STMicroelectronics Chosen for Intel® RealSense™ High-Resolution LiDAR Depth Camera L515

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STMicroelectronics has collaborated with Intel to develop a cutting-edge MEMS micro-mirror technology for the Intel® RealSense™ LiDAR Camera L515. This high-resolution camera, measuring just 61mm in diameter and 26mm in height, is designed for industrial applications, delivering efficient 3D scanning with a field of view of 70° by 55° and 30 frames per second. The innovative micro-mirror enhances scanning capabilities, providing exceptional depth accuracy and minimal pixel blur, making it suitable for diverse uses in robotics, logistics, and 3D scanning.

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• Collaboration with Intel enhances product offerings in high-resolution 3D scanning.
• The L515 is the world's smallest high-resolution LiDAR depth camera, indicating a unique market position.
• Continuous low pixel blur due to a low 50ns exposure time improves data accuracy.

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World’s Smallest Micro-Mirror Scanning Technology
from STMicroelectronics Chosen for Intel® RealSense™
High-Resolution LiDAR Depth Camera L515

Power-efficient, hi-res LiDAR camera capturing millions of depth points per second
suits a wide range of Industrial and Computing use cases
                  

Geneva, March 8, 2021 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has developed a tiny MEMS mirror with Intel enabling spatial scanning of an environment. Intel developed a LiDAR system based on this micro-mirror, providing high-resolution scanning for industrial applications such as robotic arms for bin picking, volumetric measurements, logistics, and 3D scanning.

Built into the Intel RealSense LiDAR¹ Camera L515, the small dimensions of the ST micro-mirror contribute to the LiDAR camera’s hockey-puck size (61mm diameter x 26mm height). The micro-mirror enables continuous laser scanning across the entire field of view. In combination with a custom photodiode sensor, the RealSense LiDAR Camera L515 renders a 3D depth map of the entire scene.

“With 30 frames per second and a field-of-view of 70° by 55°, ST’s 2^nd-generation micro-mirror continues to set the bar for 3D scanning and detection applications,” said Benedetto Vigna, President Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group, STMicroelectronics. “Continuing the long-term supply relationship for micro-mirrors with Intel demonstrates our never-ending efforts to leverage our long-lasting leadership in MEMS to meet the demanding technical and supply needs of our customers.”

The L515 leverages the scanning capabilities of ST’s MEMS to deliver high-resolution depth with no interpolated pixels, the ability to control the field of view, and provides close to zero pixel blur driven by the low 50nS exposure time.

“Intel® RealSense™ technology has been used to develop products and solutions for use in Robotics, Logistics, Scanning and other computer vision applications.  The Intel RealSense LiDAR Camera L515 using ST’s micro-mirrors delivers unparalleled precision and is the world’s smallest high-resolution LiDAR depth camera, making it suitable for a variety of use cases,” said Sagi BenMoshe, Chief Incubation Officer, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Emerging Growth and Incubation Group at Intel.

Visit here for more information or to order the Intel RealSense LiDAR depth camera L515.

About Intel® RealSense™ Technology

Intel RealSense technologies are fundamentally reshaping the future by equipping devices with the ability to see, understand, interact with and learn from their environment.  Intel RealSense provides a wide variety of vision-based solutions, from the world’s smallest high-resolution LiDAR camera to low power, platform-agnostic stereo depth cameras, as well as customizable software. Continuously expanding its range, Intel RealSense’s end-to-end solutions enhance use cases in areas such as Robotics, 3D Scanning, Facial Authentication, Measurement and Logistics.

© Intel RealSense and the Intel RealSense logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) in the United States and other countries.

About STMicroelectronics

At ST, we are 46,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An independent device manufacturer, we work with more than 100,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of the Internet of Things and 5G technology. Further information can be found at www.st.com.

For Press Information Contact:

Michael Markowitz
Director Technical Media Relations
STMicroelectronics
Tel: +1 781 591 0354
Email: michael.markowitz@st.com

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¹ LiDAR = Light Detection And Ranging

Attachments

• T4264D -- Mar 8 2021 -- ST MEMS micro-mirrors in Intel LiDAR camera_FINAL FOR PUBLICATION
• T4264D -- Mar 8 2021 -- ST MEMS micro-mirrors in Intel LiDAR camera_IMAGE

FAQ

What is the significance of the micro-mirror technology developed by STMicroelectronics?

The micro-mirror technology enhances Intel's RealSense L515 camera, providing high-resolution 3D scanning capabilities for various industrial applications.

What applications can the Intel RealSense LiDAR Camera L515 be used for?

The L515 is suitable for applications in robotics, logistics, scanning, and computer vision.

When was the partnership between STMicroelectronics and Intel announced?

The partnership was announced on March 8, 2021.

What are the dimensions of the Intel RealSense LiDAR Camera L515?

The camera has a diameter of 61mm and a height of 26mm.

What unique features does the L515 offer?

The L515 provides a field of view of 70° by 55°, operates at 30 frames per second, and delivers close to zero pixel blur.