Cameras & depth sensors for businesses
3D and depth cameras that give robots and machines vision.
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About the category
What it is and what it is for
Depth and 3D cameras deliver not only a colour image but also the distance of each pixel — via stereo vision, structured light or time-of-flight. Robots use this to recognise the position and shape of objects, and vehicles their surroundings. Many models come with an SDK, some also with their own AI processor.
Typical uses in business
- Bin picking: recognising and grasping randomly arranged parts.
- Measuring the volume and dimensions of parcels and parts.
- Obstacle detection for mobile robots.
- People and gesture recognition for interaction and safety.
What businesses should check before buying
- Measuring principle and working range: near or far, indoors or outdoors.
- Depth accuracy and resolution for the smallest relevant details.
- SDK, ROS 2 driver and support for your operating system.
- Connection (USB, Ethernet), ingress protection and mounting.
Integration & effortEffort: medium
The camera delivers images quickly; the effort lies in calibration, lighting and the analysis software that turns depth images into grasp points or dimensions. Ready-made software exists for bin picking, but integrating it into the robot cell remains project work.
In the catalogue
Cameras & depth sensors: 12 products at a glance
Details according to the manufacturers. Order: products with a guide price first, then by name. Partners get no preference.
| Product | Manufacturer | Country | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGIT tactile sensorCompact DIGIT tactile sensor made by GelSight for robot fingertips and research into fine manipulation. | GelSight | United States | from approx. €320 |
| Femto Bolt (iToF)iToF depth camera from Orbbec for robotics, 3D scanning and body tracking. | Orbbec | China | from approx. €370 |
| GelSight Mini System (tactile)Compact tactile sensing system from GelSight for high-resolution contact sensing in research and robotic hands. | GelSight | United States | from approx. €460 |
| Gemini 435Le (Ethernet stereo)Ethernet-connected stereo depth camera from Orbbec for mobile robots and industrial applications. | Orbbec | China | from approx. €450 |
| OAK 4 D ProEdge-AI depth camera from Luxonis with on-device AI inference for robots and autonomous systems. | Luxonis | United States | from approx. €1,000 |
| OAK-D ProDepth camera from Luxonis with integrated AI processing for robotics, drones and prototyping. | Luxonis | United States | from approx. €380 |
| RealSense Depth Camera D435iStereo depth camera with IMU from RealSense for robotics, navigation and research. | RealSense | United States | from approx. €360 |
| RealSense Depth Camera D555Depth camera from RealSense for robotics, autonomous mobile robots and industrial applications. | RealSense | United States | from approx. €580 |
| D405 seriesShort-range depth camera from RealSense for precise close-up sensing, e.g. on grippers and in inspection. | RealSense | United States | on request |
| FT 300 force torque sensorForce torque sensor from Robotiq for cobots in force-sensitive tasks such as assembly, sanding and polishing. | Robotiq | Canada | on request |
| Gemini 335Stereo depth camera from Orbbec for robotics, navigation and 3D perception. | Orbbec | China | on request |
| XELA tactile sensor rangeThree-axis tactile sensor skins from XELA Robotics for grippers and robotic hands. | XELA Robotics | Japan | on request |
Guide prices: non-binding, rounded, excl. VAT, shipping and duties. Listed does not mean partner.
Software that fits
- OpenCV (opens in a new tab)Open source · Apache-2.0Proven library for classic image processing such as measurement and filtering.
- RealSense SDK 2.0 (opens in a new tab)Open source · Apache-2.0Drivers and tools for RealSense depth cameras, with ROS 2 integration.
- Luxonis DepthAI (opens in a new tab)Open source · MITSDK for OAK cameras: depth and AI models directly on the camera.
- Open3D (opens in a new tab)Open source · MITLibrary for processing and visualising 3D data and point clouds.
- ROS 2 (opens in a new tab)Open source · Apache-2.0Standard framework for connecting sensors, control and your own algorithms across vendors.
Licence details without guarantee — the project’s own licence is authoritative. We can set up and integrate it for you at a fixed price.
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FAQ
Questions about Cameras & depth sensors
- How much do products in “Cameras & depth sensors” cost?
- 8 of the 12 products in this category in the OROBO catalogue have a public guide price: approx. €320 to €1,000. These are rounded entry prices according to the manufacturers, excluding VAT, shipping and duties. The others are available on request only. Only the seller’s quote is binding.
- Which manufacturers does OROBO list for “Cameras & depth sensors”?
- In this category OROBO lists 6 manufacturers from 4 countries: United States (3), Canada (1), China (1), Japan (1). In the catalogue: GelSight, Luxonis, Orbbec, RealSense, Robotiq, XELA Robotics. OROBO currently has no partner agreement with any of these manufacturers — listed does not mean partner.
- Does OROBO sell these products itself?
- No. OROBO brokers and does not sell anything itself. We check your need and intended use, screen buyer and seller against the EU and US sanctions lists and obtain the quote from the manufacturer or its dealer. Contract, payment, delivery and warranty run directly between you and the seller. Brokering is free for you; for now we broker for buyers in the EU, the EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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- Quantity, goal and timing — and a budget if you know it. The hardware advisor helps you find the right class of hardware in a few steps. Requests are free and without obligation; your contact details only go to the seller with your consent.
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Product details and prices come from manufacturers’ public information (as of 3 Nov 2026, foreign currencies converted at the ECB rate). Prices are non-binding, rounded guide values excluding VAT, shipping and duties; only the seller’s quote is binding. Category texts are general information and do not replace a case-by-case assessment.