Single-camera 3D Vision for standard CMOS sensors

Add depth sensing to existing camera designs without stereo cameras or active illumination

Airy3D DepthIQ Technology

Airy3D DepthIQ™ is a compact depth sensing solution that enables 3D perception using a single camera sensor and lens. Rather than relying on stereo camera pairs, lasers, or structured light, it uses a patented optical element and software processing to generate depth information from one image capture.  

DepthIQ™ is designed to integrate with CMOS image sensors, helping developers add depth capability while keeping camera systems compact and power efficient. 

As a leading imaging distribution partner, RESTAR FRAMOS supports customers evaluating and integrating Airy3D solutions for industrial and embedded vision systems. 

Key benefits of Airy3D DepthIQ™

DepthIQ generates 2D image data and depth information from one camera module. 

  • No stereo camera alignment  
  • No dual-camera calibration drift  
  • Simpler optical and mechanical design  

Depth sensing is achieved without emitters or projected light. 

  • Lower power consumption than active systems  
  • No interference between nearby depth cameras  
  • No emitter-related eye safety constraints  

By removing extra cameras and illumination hardware, DepthIQ supports smaller camera designs. 

  • Reduced BOM complexity  
  • Easier integration into embedded devices  
  • Improved reliability in space-constrained systems  

Depth information is derived from the same captured image. 

  • Natural alignment between image and depth output  
  • Simplified downstream processing  
  • Efficient input for AI vision applications  

Airy3D positions DepthIQ as a solution that can be adapted to existing CMOS sensor platforms. 

  • Supports faster product development
  • Helps reuse established camera archi-tectures  
  • Flexible for multiple resolutions and formats  

Applications using Airy3D DepthIQ™

Mobile & PC systems

Presence detection, gaze tracking, gesture control, and real-time background separation in video applications

Security & Physical Access

Physical access systems, doorbell cameras, human presence sensing, and traffic monitoring

Industrial & Robotics

Robot guidance, object avoidance, optical inspection, navigation, and dimensioning

Automotive Systems

In-cabin monitoring, driver identification, parking assistance, and ADAS applications

Request evaluation support for Airy3D DepthIQ™

Whether you are exploring depth sensing for a new design or adding 3D capability to an existing camera platform, our team can help you evaluate the right Airy3D approach for your application.