- Mobile industry
- Collision avoidance
- O3M: 3D cameras
O3M 3D smart sensor: Your mobile machine assistant
The PMD 3D sensor from ifm detects scenes and objects three-dimensionally with only one image capture. This avoids the motion blur that can occur with line scanners.
ifm's 3D mobile camera system enables machines to:
- React to an obstacle before your driver sees it
- Automatically halt your vehicle when an object comes in its path, avoiding accidents
- Improve the speed of your vehicle's operation by avoiding a collision when approaching other support vehicles
PMD time-of-flight technology
The PMD time-of-flight technology ensures detection of scenes and objects with just one image capture in three dimensions and without motion blur. The scene is illuminated by modulated, invisible infrared light and the reflected light hits the PMD sensor.
High-performance measuring system
Thanks to the patented PMD technology it is possible to have a high repeatability of the measured data even on materials of different reflectivity. The multi-phase measuring system even detects interference caused by dust or water mist formation.
Sophisticated algorithm
With a highly developed algorithm from the automotive sector and a frame rate of up to 50 frames / second the sensor allows fast and reliable calculation of the 3D data. Thanks to the specially modulated infrared light, a continuously high recognition rate can be achieved even with reflective material of different intensity. All that with a minimum response time of only 40 ms.
Integrated diagnostics
Interfaces such as CAN with J1939 or CANopen and Fast Ethernet are integrated as standard. Self-diagnostic functions from the sensor to the IR system illumination unit continually monitor the system status.
