After several years of development, Toposens is launching its "TS ALPHA" sensor. According to the company, this is the world's first 3D ultrasound sensor.
The 3D sensor from Toposens Imitates the sense of location of bats: The sensor uses emitted ultrasonic signals and their reflection to measure the surroundings. This allows it to locate nearby objects and people.
Bat sensor with a wide range of applications
The company is now launching the first version of its sensor. The "TS ALPHA" is barely larger than a matchbox and weighs approximately 20 grams. The sensor measures at a range of up to 4 meters and at an angle of 180 degrees. Objects can be captured at an average frame rate of 30 Hz. The generated data is intended for use in particular in the fields of robotics and industry, automotive, and people analytics: in area analysis, for counting objects and people, for level measurement, collision avoidance, and gesture control.
“TS ALPHA can be used for many applications where there are currently no or only very unsuitable alternatives, since most 3D sensors used so far have generally been very expensive, large and far too complex,”
so Alexander Rudoy, one of the managing directors of Toposens GmbH.
“We are very happy to now be able to offer an alternative and thus contribute to the advancing digitalization in many industries!”
Toposens was founded in Munich in 2015 by Alexander Rudoy, Rinaldo Persichini, and Tobias Bahnemann. The startup also maintains an office in Silicon Valley.
