Technical Specs

1.1 Overview

The 3D sensor rc_visard provides real-time camera images and disparity images, which are also used to compute

depth images and 3D point clouds. Additionally, it provides conﬁdence and error images as quality measures

for each image acquisition. The sensor provides self-localization based on image and inertial data. A mobile

navigation solution can be established with the optional on-board SLAM module. The rc_visard is an IP54-

protected sensor that offers an intuitive web and a standardized GenICam interface, making it compatible with

all major image processing libraries. The rc_visard is offered with two different stereo baselines: The rc_visard

65 is optimally suited for mounting on robotic manipulators, whereas the rc_visard 160 can be employed as a

navigation or as externally-ﬁxed sensor. The rc_visard’s intuitive calibration, conﬁguration, and use enable 3D

vision for everyone.

Fig. 1.1.1: rc_visard 65 and rc_visard 160

The terms “sensor,” “rc_visard 65,” and “rc_visard 160” used throughout the manual all refer to the Roboception

rc_visard family of self-registering cameras. Installation and control for all sensors are exactly the same, and all

use the same mounting base.

Note: Unless speciﬁed, the information provided in this manual applies to both the rc_visard 65 and rc_visard

160 versions of the Roboception sensor.

Note: This manual uses the metric system and mostly uses the units meter and millimeter. Unless otherwise

speciﬁed, all dimensions in technical drawings are in millimeters.

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