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Intel RealSense Group

Category: AI in Cybersecurity

The Intel RealSense Group developed and sold advanced 3D perception and computer vision systems, including stereo depth cameras, LiDAR cameras, and AI-driven software. The technology was designed to give machines human-like perception for robotics, autonomous devices, security, and industrial automation. Intel RealSense Group was founded in 2015. The company is led by Sagi Ben Moshe (Former). Based in Global, with major operations in Haifa, Israel and Santa Clara, USA.. Team size: Approximately 500 employees (as of 2018). Total funding raised: Not Applicable (Internally funded Intel division). Latest round: Series A, $50.0M, 2025-07, led by Unnamed semiconductor private equity firm. Key investors include Intel Corporation.

Founded
2015
Headquarters
Global, with major operations in Haifa, Israel and Santa Clara, USA.
Team size
Approximately 500 employees (as of 2018)
Total funding
Not Applicable (Internally funded Intel division)

Value proposition

Provided affordable, high-performance 3D vision hardware and software that enabled developers and enterprises to easily integrate sophisticated perception capabilities into their products, accelerating the development of autonomous systems.

Products and solutions

Stereo depth cameras (D400 series), LiDAR cameras (L515 series), Facial authentication and tracking solutions (F400 series), Open-source SDK (librealsense)

Unique value

Offered a comprehensive portfolio of 3D vision products, including stereo depth, LiDAR, and coded light cameras, all supported by a unified software development kit (SDK), which was a significant advantage for developers.

Target customer

Robotics companies, security system providers, industrial automation firms, academic researchers, and enterprise developers integrating 3D vision.

Industries served

Robotics, Industrial Automation, Drones & Autonomous Vehicles, Retail, Healthcare, Security and Surveillance

Technology advantage

Integrated hardware-software solutions combining low-cost, plug-and-play stereo and LiDAR camera systems with an advanced, open-source SDK (librealsense). Legacy of Intel’s technology and engineering base.

How they differentiate

Provided tightly integrated hardware-software solutions, combining low-cost, plug-and-play stereo and LiDAR camera systems with a robust, open-source SDK. Benefited from Intel's manufacturing scale and engineering base.

Main competitors

Orbbec, Stereolabs, Luxonis, Microsoft Azure Kinect

Key partnerships

Microsoft (for Windows Hello facial recognition), BMW (for in-cabin sensing technology), DJI (for drone obstacle avoidance), Various robotics and drone manufacturers

Notable customers

Aethon (TUG robots), Savioke (Relay robots), Yuneec (Typhoon H drone), Amazon Web Services (AWS), iRobot, Major academic and research institutions

Major milestones

2015: Intel launches the RealSense brand and first developer kits., 2018: Expansion of the D400 depth camera series, which became highly popular with developers and roboticists., August 2021: Intel officially confirms it is winding down the RealSense business unit to focus on its core chipmaking operations., 2022: Intel states it will continue selling and supporting some existing RealSense products to honor current customer commitments.

Growth metrics

At its peak, the RealSense division saw widespread adoption in robotics, drones, and academic research, shipping millions of units globally.

Market positioning

Was a major player and market leader in the developer-focused 3D vision space. The technology is now being integrated into other Intel business units, while competitors have moved to fill the gap left by its market exit.

Geographic focus

Global

Patents and IP

Technology is covered by numerous Intel-owned patents related to 3D sensing, computer vision, and semiconductor design.

About Sagi Ben Moshe (Former)

Sagi Ben Moshe was the Vice President and General Manager of the RealSense Group at Intel. He left Intel in August 2021 and is now the Founder & CEO of Lumana.

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