The Basler Blaze is an industrial 3D camera that operates operates on
the pulsed Time-of-Flight principle. Its laser diodes (VCSEL) work in
the NIR range of 850 nm and 940 nm, generating 2D and 3D data in one shot
with a multipart image, incorporating range, intensity and confidence
maps. The Time-Of-Flight Basler Blaze is easily installed, cost effective,
simple to use as well as being extremely fast.
Advantages of the
Basler Blaze time-of-flight camera over other 3D cameras |
Basler's time-of-flight-based measurements have
several important advantages compared to other 3D imaging technologies,
such as laser triangulation or stereoscopic vision systems: |
*** Measurements are not dependent on external reference points
or the presence of contrast in the surface of measured object
*** Real time, video frame rate measurements independent of scanning
cycles or limitations imposed by computer processing power
*** Scene illumination is provided by the camera, and is not dependent
on illumination from external, visible light
*** Daylight capability and IP67 protection for stable results under
difficult conditions
*** Low system requirements and costs
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Applications include:
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Machine Vision:
general machine vision applications require highly stable and reliable
sensory systems. The Basler Blaze, supplies a reliable set of depth
data which increases the robustness and flexibility of many surveillance,
inspection, and logistics systems. Specific applications in this field
include: |
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Single-camera-based factory automation via identification
of an object's location, volume, and orientation |
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Replacement of space-consuming infrared light curtains used to monitor
workers in the proximity of dangerous equipment |
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Robotics:
The search for real-time electronic robotic eyes that closely mimic
the behaviour of human eyes has been a high priority for some time.
The Basler camera avoids the shortcomings of alternative solutions
such as stereoscopic cameras or laser scanners. |
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Autonomously-guided vehicles with improved obstacle identification
and avoidance - for map building, localisaton and path planning. |
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Service robots in both industrial and consumer applications. |
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Industrial robots in assembly, quality control monitoring, material
handling, and automation. |
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Logistics:
For detecting and measuring volumes of freight in a very short time
by providing fast data acquisition and a small system size with no
need for mechanical scanning devices. |
Security / Surveillance:
the third dimension delivered by the Basler Blaze allows for much
easier segmentation of images, for example, it allows the determination
of presence, location and number of persons or objects in a target
zones. |
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Medical and Biometrics:
The ability of the Basler Blaze camera to provide immediate, cost-effective
images enables a diverse set of emerging medical and biometric applications
such as: |
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human-machine interface for geriatric rehabilitation
computer games |
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clinical use of Time-of-flight for patient-position
and patient-movement monitoring to increase effectiveness of therapy
(including radio therapy) |
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Providing laparoscopic surgeons with a surface dimension to assist
in endoscopic surgery procedures, enabling the marriage of the real-time
image to previously generated scanned images. |
Specifications
Model |
Blaze101 |
Blaze102 |
Resolution |
640px x 480px / VGA |
640px x 480px / VGA |
Working Range |
0 m - 10 m |
0 m - 10 m |
Accuracy |
< 5 mm in 0.3 - 6 m; typical |
< 1 mm (up to 1.5 m); typical |
Field of view |
60° x 45° |
67° x 51° |
Wavelength |
940 nm |
850 nm |
Frame rate |
30 fps |
30 fps |
Housing Size |
100 mm x 81 mm x 64 mm |
100 mm x 81 mm x 64 mm |
Type |
Time-of-Flight |
Time-of-Flight |
Weight - USB |
690g |
690g |
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