3D vision: Speeding up processes through GPU-based image processing

The modular Ensenso stereo cameras enable 3D vision and robot vision applications that are not only convincing in terms of precision, but also in terms of economy and speed. In addition to the modular system with two cameras, each with a CMOS sensor, and a projector for the exact detection of objects via a 3D point cloud, the manufacturer offers a powerful software development kit (SDK). 

IDS says that, previously, 3D data could only be processed using a CPU. With the updated SDK, however, stereo matching can now be GPU-based as well. This feature can specifically be used with Nvidia GPUs. Depending on the parameterisation of the system, the additional computing capacity of the GPU accelerates the processing by about five times.

IDS also introduces a GUI tool (“NxProfiler”) which enables developers to evaluate and optimise processes. In addition, so-called virtual 'Ensenso FileCameras' can be created from saved original data which can be used to process data offline. The new EnsensoSDK 2.2 is now available for download.

https://www.ids-imaging.us/ensenso-software-development-kit.html