Intel RealSense Depth Camera

The Intel RealSense Depth Camera is a compact, feature-rich RGB-D sensor designed to empower applications with true depth perception. Built for developers, researchers, and engineers, it enables machines to understand the world in three dimensions, unlocking capabilities such as autonomous navigation, precise 3D mapping, gesture recognition, and enhanced AR/VR experiences. With broad software support, easy integration, and a versatile design, the RealSense Depth Camera accelerates proof-of-concept projects and scalable deployments across robotics, industrial automation, education, and research settings.

• Precise depth sensing for real-time 3D mapping: The depth channel provides dense, metric data that enables accurate scene reconstruction, occupancy mapping, and precise distance measurements. This capability is essential for autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and spatial reasoning in robotics, drones, warehouses, and industrial automation. With high fidelity depth data, developers can build robust perception pipelines that perform reliably in cluttered environments and varying lighting conditions.
• Integrated color and IR imaging for robust perception: In addition to depth information, the camera captures color (RGB) frames and infrared data, improving object segmentation, motion tracking, and scene understanding. The combination of color textures and depth cues enhances recognition and tracking accuracy, particularly in challenging lighting or scenes where color alone is insufficient.
• Developer-friendly software and cross-platform compatibility: Access a comprehensive set of RealSense SDKs, samples, and documentation that support C++, Python, ROS, Unity, and other popular development environments. The platform is designed for cross-platform use, enabling rapid prototyping on Windows, Linux, Android, and embedded systems while providing APIs to integrate depth data into powerful perception pipelines.
• Compact, durable design with flexible mounting options: The sensor’s compact form factor, integrated optics, and standard mounting points make it easy to install on robots, drones, industrial fixtures, or fixed-environment setups. Its rugged design is suitable for field deployments, lab environments, classrooms, and production floors, helping teams iterate quickly without compromising reliability.
• Scalable for professional use with a broad ecosystem: RealSense benefits from a thriving ecosystem of accessories, calibration tools, sample applications, and community support. This expansive ecosystem supports projects from early-stage prototypes to production deployments, enabling researchers and businesses to scale perception capabilities across a range of industries including robotics, automation, logistics, and immersive computing.

Technical Details of Intel Realsense Depth Camera

• Specifications not listed in this catalog listing. For complete technical specifications, refer to Intel RealSense official documentation or the ec.synnex.com specifications once the UPC/SKU is available.
• Interface: USB-based sensor (exact port type varies by model)
• Depth sensing technology: model dependent (infrared-based depth methods)
• Color camera: RGB sensor available on select models
• Recommended applications: robotics, 3D mapping, object recognition, AR/VR, research, and development

How to Install Intel RealSense Depth Camera

• Unpack and identify the model; ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements and has an available USB port with sufficient bandwidth (USB 3.x recommended for best depth performance).
• Install the Intel RealSense Software Development Kit (SDK) and runtime from the official RealSense platform or your operating system’s package repository, following the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
• Connect the depth camera to your computer and verify that the device appears in your system’s device manager or USB enumeration.
• Open the RealSense Viewer or a supported development environment and enable the depth and color streams; run included sample applications to confirm correct alignment and data quality.
• Integrate the streams into your project using the RealSense SDK APIs in your preferred language (C++, Python, or others), and perform calibration if your setup requires precise alignment between color and depth streams.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Intel RealSense Depth Camera used for? It serves as a versatile depth-sensing sensor that enables 3D mapping, obstacle detection, gesture tracking, and perception for robotics, AR/VR, and industrial automation.
• Do I need special software? Yes, the Intel RealSense SDK provides drivers, utilities, and APIs for developers; many users rely on sample apps to accelerate development and testing.
• Is this camera compatible with my computer? RealSense devices are designed for cross-platform compatibility, including Windows, Linux, and Android, with official SDK support for multiple languages. Always check the model’s compatibility with your OS version.
• How do I calibrate and align depth and color streams? Calibration tools included with the SDK help align depth to color and calibrate intrinsics, improving measurement accuracy for your setup.
• Where can I find official specifications and model details? Official Intel RealSense product pages and partner resources provide the most up-to-date depth range, field of view, frame rate, and interface specifics.