RealSense, formerly Intel's computer vision subsidiary, has officially announced its spin-off from Intel Corporation and the completion of a $50 million funding round. The move marks a new era for the global leader in 3D vision systems, now operating as an independent company.

The funding round was led by an undisclosed semiconductor-focused private equity firm, with participation from strategic investors including Intel Capital and the MediaTek Innovation Fund. RealSense says the fresh capital will be used to accelerate product innovation and expand into new markets, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and biometric security.

Founded under Intel, RealSense has been at the forefront of depth sensing and tracking technologies. Its flagship products—depth cameras—combine stereo vision, structured light, and time-of-flight (ToF) technologies to accurately perceive depth, enabling robots, drones, and smart devices to understand and navigate complex 3D environments.

The company also offers 3D scanning for digital modeling, along with advanced gesture and facial recognition solutions for touchless interface and security applications.

RealSense CEO Nadav Orbach emphasized the strategic benefits of independence:

“We are entering a pivotal moment in the age of AI-powered humanoid robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and intelligent access control systems. Becoming independent enables us to innovate faster and respond decisively to market changes.”

Currently, RealSense technology is embedded in approximately 60% of global AMR and humanoid robot platforms. Key clients include Mobile Industrial Robots A/S, Fit:match.ai Inc., and ANYbotics AG. The company serves over 3,000 customers worldwide and holds more than 80 patents in computer and embedded vision.

Market forecasts suggest the global robotics market will grow from $50 billion to over $200 billion within six years—much of it driven by vision-enabled intelligent devices. Similarly, biometric technologies are expected to become standard in airports and mass event security systems.

“Our vision technology is the secret weapon in the AI and robotics revolution,” said Orbach. “We empower machines to see, sense, and make decisions more safely and efficiently—not to replace human creativity, but to free people from hazardous or repetitive tasks.”

To meet surging demand, RealSense will use the funding to expand its sales team, ramp up product development, and aggressively hire AI, robotics, and software talent, cementing its position as a global leader in AI vision systems.