Intel has announced plans to spin off its RealSense computer vision division as an independent company, with the transition expected to complete in the first half of 2025. The new entity will operate as part of the Intel Capital portfolio, joining the company’s strategic investment and innovation acceleration program that has previously supported successful ventures in artificial intelligence and computer vision technology.
The spinoff company will be helmed by Nadav Orbach, an Israeli executive at Intel. Under its new structure, RealSense will maintain its focus on developing AI-powered computer vision solutions, including depth cameras, facial authentication systems, autonomous mobile robotics, and physical therapy metrics. The organization also plans to expand its product roadmap to include new innovations in stereo vision, robotics, and biometrics AI software and hardware, building upon its established presence in the computer vision market.
RealSense originated as Intel’s Perceptual Computing division, which was rebranded in 2014. The division initially focused on developing sophisticated cameras and sensors for robotics, digital signage, and 3D scanning applications. The technology has been particularly significant in advancing facial authentication and depth sensing capabilities, becoming a cornerstone of Intel’s computer vision initiatives. In 2021, Intel had announced plans to discontinue the RealSense business as part of a strategic shift toward core operations and its IDM 2.0 strategy, but ultimately decided to maintain the division’s activities after recognizing its potential in the growing computer vision market.
“After ten years of incubation, Intel is unleashing the potential of the Intel RealSense computer vision-AI portfolio in a standalone ICAP portfolio company by the first half of 2025,” Intel stated in a release. “We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for our customers and will continue to provide support throughout the process.”
The restructuring follows a similar pattern to Intel’s previous spinoff of Mobileye, which became a public company and has since established itself as a leader in autonomous driving technology. The change could potentially provide RealSense with greater independence to pursue innovation and expand its offerings in the computer vision and AI sectors, particularly as demand for biometric authentication and computer vision solutions continues to grow across industries. The move reflects broader industry trends toward specialized AI and computer vision development, as these technologies become increasingly central to various applications in security, robotics, and consumer electronics.
Sources: The Robot Report, TipRanks, CTech
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