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Sony Depthsensing Solutions x BMW

Sony Depthsensing Solutions (then SoftKinetic) provided DepthSense 3D ToF sensor technology and gesture recognition software for BMW's gesture control system in the 7 Series and 5 Series vehicles, enabling drivers to control infotainment with hand movements.

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Type
technology
Status
Activeoperating
Announced
2015-01-01
11.8 years ago
Start
2015-01-01
11.8 years ago
Active for
11.8 years

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Sony Depthsensing Solutionstechnology provider

Sony Depthsensing Solutions (formerly SoftKinetic Systems) develops 3D time-of-flight (ToF) depth sensors and gesture recognition software for automotive, robotics, mobile, and AR/VR applications. A subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Solutions, the Brussels-based team created the DepthSense® line of CMOS ToF sensors and cameras, with deployments in BMW's gesture control system and Sony's AIBO entertainment robot. The company is now pioneering SPAD-based dToF depth sensors for automotive LiDAR and in-cabin monitoring systems.

HQBrussels, Belgiumwww.sony.com4 partnerships

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  1. https://www.vub.be/en/news/from-vub-spin-global-player-in-3d-technology
  2. https://www.sony-depthsensing.com/markets/automotive/
  3. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/softkinetics-gesture-control-technology-rolls-out-in-additional-car-model-300461231.html

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