Intel® RealSense™ SR300 coded light depth camera

Intel® RealSense™ SR300 is a depth camera capable of providing a VGA-size depth map at 60 fps and 0.125mm depth resolution. In addition, it outputs an infrared VGA-resolution image and a 1080p color texture image at 30 fps. SR300 form-factor enables it to be integrated into small consumer products and as a front facing camera in laptops and Ultrabooks™. The SR300 depth camera is based on a coded-light technology where triangulation between projected patterns and images captured by a dedicated sensor is used to produce the depth map. Each projected line is coded by a special temporal optical code, that enables a dense depth map reconstruction from its reflection. The solid mechanical assembly of the camera allows it to stay calibrated throughout temperature and pressure changes, drops, and hits. In addition, active dynamic control maintains a calibrated depth output. An extended API LibRS released with the camera allows developers to integrate the camera in various applications. Algorithms for 3D scanning, facial analysis, hand gesture recognition, and tracking are within reach for applications using the SR300. In this paper, we describe the underlying technology, hardware, and algorithms of the SR300, as well as its calibration procedure, and outline some use cases. We believe that this paper will provide a full case study of a mass-produced depth sensing product and technology.