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Hexagon, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Partner on Reality Capture

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STOCKHOLM, June 20, 2023 — Digital reality solutions provider Hexagon AB partnered with image sensor developer Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp. Hexagon aims to advance its reality capture solutions by integrating Sony’s time-of-flight (ToF) image sensor and software to enhance speed and accuracy.

Hexagon will integrate Sony’s capabilities into the development of the new Leica BLK2GO PULSE product, which the company plans to release in 2024. The hand-held reality capture device fuses ToF technology from Sony and Hexagon’s GrandSLAM technology — which itself combines lidar and visual simultaneous localization and mapping with an inertial measurement unit — to create a first-person scanning method to capture only the needed target from the user’s point of view. The BLK2GO PULSE will be primarily used for short-range indoor applications with instant point cloud visualization during capture.
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Published: June 2023
Glossary
scanning
The successive analysis or synthesizing of the light values or other similar characteristics of the components of a picture area, following a given method.
time of flight
(TOF) The length of time needed for a signal to arrive at and be reflected from the target. The basis of an active autoranging/autofocus system.
lidar
Lidar, short for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape and characteristics of objects and surfaces. Lidar systems typically consist of a laser scanner, a GPS receiver, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU), all integrated into a single system. Here is how lidar works: Laser emission: A laser emits laser pulses, often in the form of rapid and repetitive laser...
computer vision
Computer vision enables computers to interpret and make decisions based on visual data, such as images and videos. It involves the development of algorithms, techniques, and systems that enable machines to gain an understanding of the visual world, similar to how humans perceive and interpret visual information. Key aspects and tasks within computer vision include: Image recognition: Identifying and categorizing objects, scenes, or patterns within images. This involves training algorithms...
vision
The processes in which luminous energy incident on the eye is perceived and evaluated.
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