Toposens launches innovative 3D ultrasonic sensor

According to the report of Memes, Toposens has recently launched a new product, TSAlpha, which enables real-time 3D detection of objects and people by simulating ultrasonic echolocation of bats. Although ultrasound technology used to be used only for one-dimensional applications, TSAlpha has made it possible to apply this technology in automotive, robotics, industrial and personnel analysis.

With unique hardware design, Toposens combines proprietary algorithms, machine vision and artificial intelligence software with standard hardware components that create 3D point cloud maps of surrounding near-field environments in real time, tracking the position of any static or dynamic object. For example, for automotive applications, this sensor can provide a rich 3D view of the car around the car for automatic driving or automatic parking. In addition, TSAlpha can be used for interior monitoring of cars, detecting the number and location of occupants for certain safety or entertainment applications.

The TSAlpha measures 60x30x12mm and weighs only 20g. The field of view at close range is up to 180° (omnidirectional) and the read range is up to 4m. The TSAlpha capture target has an average frame rate of 30 Hz and an accuracy of up to 1 cm. The special features of this sensor (such as the number of objects or personnel) can be developed by the customer or developed in cooperation with Toposens.

Although Toposens acknowledges that 3D cameras and 3D laser systems are its main competitors, the company is confident in the unmatched low cost and small size of TSAlpha.

TSAlpha Ultrasonic 3D Sensors are available in development kits as well as customizable commercial products. In addition to the TSAPHHA sensor, the $5,800 rapid development kit includes the necessary software and a sophisticated camera-based debugging tool suite to support and help developers quickly build sensors and operate. In addition, Toposens will create videos and tutorials to help app developers get started quickly. The development kit is directly distributed by Toposens and is currently available for sensors and development kits.