Phobos
High-resolution stereo vision camera
Stereo vision camera ideal for fast-rate, accurate mapping over wider areas
Real-time stereo mapping using Phobos
Phobos is a high-resolution stereo vision camera system that uses 5 Megapixel cameras and can operate at 30 fps over a USB3.0 interface. The cameras use a global shutter and are suitable for imaging moving targets.
- Synchronised data flow from the camera
- Global Shutter – monochrome
- Baseline – 300mm
- Frame rate – 75fps
Overview
Phobos is the result of a successful project within Nuclear Decommissioning where a high-resolution solution capable of being mounted on a robot and deployed remotely were key criteria.
It is currently in operation in high value manufacturing, particularly, Steel (as-cast and hot plate), and Glass production. Phobos has been integrated with machine learning for in-process defect recognition and identification. Early identification of defects allows for product reform prior to cooling, saving waste, reducing energy consumption, and reducing carbon emissions.
Key benefits:
- Designed for harsh and industrial environments
- Global shutter provides artifact-free images in movement
- Global shutter enables accurate stereo synchronisation
- Can be integrated with other sensors
- Can be mounted on a robot
- Customisable design and applications
- Deep learning applications such as object detection & recognition, defect detection & recognition
A software toolkit is provided to allow users to re-calibrate the cameras, acquire and match stereo imagery, and view/output 3D point clouds using i3D’s state-of-the-art stereo matching algorithms. The instrument is compatible fully with OpenCV and ROS.
General information
| Feature | Detail |
| Interface | USB3.0 |
| Camera resolution (px) | 2,448×2,048 (5 MP) |
| Pixel Size | 3.45 µm x 3.45 µm |
| Bit depth | Monochrome 8/12-bit |
| Sensor (x 2) | Sony IMX250LLR |
| Framerate | 30 fps |
| Focal length | 8 mm |
| Focus | 0.8 m to 1.25m* |
| Shutter type | Global |
| Synchronisation | Hardware triggered |
| Exposure range | 20 µs to 4 s |
| Software compatibility | Windows 7+, Linux (inc Rasp. Pi). UVC compliant, OpenCV compatible, ROS |
Available as:
- Phobos Standard System – for non-harsh environments
- Phobos Industrial System – for high temperature environments
- Phobos Nuclear System – for radiative environments
* The Phobos stereo systems are factory-focused for an optimum measurement at 1m. Please contact us if you require a different measurement range as the focus range may be adjusted.
