COMPLETE SURROUND VIEW IN A COMPACT FORM-FACTOR
Operating with a single CMOS image sensor and no moving parts, PAL Mini is the world’s smallest and lowest-power stereo depth camera providing 360° x 89° field of view in every frame. PAL Mini provides RGB, Depth, and 3D Point-Cloud outputs.
PAL MINI FEATURES
Smallest Form-Factor
Eliminates power, latency and cost constraints
Provides an unparalleled field of view with depth
Delivers unmatched visual intelligence
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
PAL Mini is designed and manufactured to meet the stringent requirements of industrial applications.
IMAGE PERFORMANCE
| Stereo Image Maximum Resolution | 3440 x 1019 @10 FPS per image |
| Maximum Stereo Field-of-View | 360° (H) x 89° (V) |
| Maximum Frame Rate | 100 FPS @860 x 256 Image Resolution |
DEPTH PERFORMANCE
| Minimum Range | 0cm |
| Range Accuracy | 8cm RMS @300cm range at 45cm mounting height |
| Range Resolution | 0.2cm @75cm range at 45cm mounting height |
| Latency | As low as 200 ms |
OPERATING CONDITIONS
| Operating Voltage | 5V +/- 0 .25V |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 2.54W |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +55°C |
| Ambient Lighting | 5 Lux to 25,000 Lux |
COMPATIBILITY & CERTIFICATIONS
| Operating System | Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, Windows 10, Jetpack 4.4.1 |
| Library Dependencies | OpenCV 3.4.4, ROS Melodic |
| Certifications | CE, RoHS, FCC, VCCI & UL |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| IP Rating | IP64 |
PRIMARY USE CASES
ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANERS
PAL Mini is a smart addition to robotic vacuum cleaners. Even in low-lighting conditions, its high-resolution and depth accuracy can detect very small obstacles on the ground and can determine the terrain characteristics so the correct vacuum technique can be applied and to improve localization performance. All at low-cost, low-power and in a small form-factor.
UV DISINFECTION
Ultra-Violet (UV) Disinfection is an effective way to make sure public places are free from germs. But it also introduces a unique need for PAL Mini – to identify the presence of any person within a radius around the UV Disinfection machine. PAL Mini, combined with Vision Intelligence Software provides a complete solution to this challenge.
DOMESTIC ROBOTS
PAL Mini is exceptional for domestic robots as depth distance and cost are optimized for this use-case. Operating with low latency, PAL Mini can detect the smallest obstacles on any surface including toys, pens, and wires.
AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS
PAL Mini is a great option to replace proximity sensors with visual intelligence. Small and cost-optimized, PAL Mini can not only detect a small obstacle in an AMR blind spot, but it can recognize it and understand terrain characteristics.
PRODUCT MODELS
PAL MINI
At 2.5W, PAL Mini is the smallest and lowest-cost omnidirectional 3D camera. It is available with either USB3.0 or MIPI interface.