Orbbec Persee is the world's first camera-computer. This versatile, low-cost device can plug into your TV/monitor, or it can run without a display and you can interact with it entirely through the built-in 3D camera.
Its ability to see, hear, and understand makes it much smarter
than a regular computer. And its powerful built-in ARM processor makes it much
more useful than single-use devices. Persee is the ideal smart home device, but
that’s just the beginning...
Persee is small enough to hold in your hand.
Persee is your bonus brain. It’s always there for you—connecting
the dots, anticipating your needs, and keeping your digital life running
smoothly.
Persee makes any space smarter. It's perfect for home surveillance, home assistance, home automation, and TV navigation. And it can be used in countless ways beyond the home.
That’s why creative coders,
makers, and innovative developers everywhere are getting Persee for use in offices,
classrooms, museums, hospitals, retail spaces, research labs, industrial
settings, and more:
In addition to being built into our Persee camera-computer, Astra Pro is also available as a best-in-class standalone 3D camera which includes our proprietary 3D microchip and a 720p color sensor. It has superior depth resolution, the lowest latency on the market today, and an exceptional level of accuracy. With a 0.4m - 8m range, Astra 3D cameras are excellent for a wide range of scenarios, including gesture control, robotics, 3D scanning, and point cloud development.
If so, we've got you covered. Select one of the "Astra" perks to get your choice of:
Our
high-performance 3D cameras are already being used by artists, creative coders, developers, and innovative businesses. Soon, intelligent computers
with 3D cameras will improve all aspects of our lives.
Here are
some cool things the community has told us they're planning to do with Persee right away:
3D
cameras appeal to individual developers and creatives as well as
entrepreneurial & innovative businesses. Now, commercial applications can be even better with Persee: manufacturing & industry,
workplace and vocational training, robot assistants, healthcare and physical
rehab, retail, home automation, education, gaming, and more.
Orbbec Persee, as well as our Astra family of 3D cameras, are technically superior in the following ways:
$5 USD
3D Club
Insider access to the Orbbec 3D Club
$99 USD + Shipping
Astra Early Bird
1x Astra 3D camera (Astra, Astra S, or Astra Pro)
1x Camera carrying case
Insider access to the Orbbec 3D Club
$179 USD + Shipping
Persee Super Early Bird
1x Persee 3D camera-computer
1x Durable carrying case
Insider access to the Orbbec 3D Club
$199 USD + Shipping
Persee Early Bird
1x Persee 3D camera-computer
1x Durable carrying case
Insider access to the Orbbec 3D Club
$209 USD + Shipping
Persee Insider
1x Persee 3D camera-computer
1x Durable carrying case
Insider access to the Orbbec 3D Club
$499 USD + Shipping
Persee Special Edition
1x Indiegogo Special Edition Persee
1x Durable carrying case
Insider access to the Orbbec 3D Club
$890 USD + Shipping
Astra Volume 10-pack
10x Astra 3D cameras (Astra, Astra S, or Astra Pro)
Insider access to the Orbbec 3D Club
$3000 USD + Shipping
Visionary Insider
Meet the team in Seattle
(Travel & accommodations not included)
1x Indiegogo Special Edition Persee
1x Durable carrying case
Insider access to the Orbbec 3D Club
About Orbbec
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Our mission is to create intelligent technologies for every human, everywhere.
For computers to be intelligent, they need more than the ability to make sense of the world around them—they need to see the world in 3D. And for intelligent computing to flourish, excellent 3D cameras that are affordably priced and universally available will be a necessity.
We
believe that in the future, it will be hard to remember a time when computers
didn’t have 3D cameras.
Orbbec has been working for the past three years to develop the best 3D cameras on the market as well as to create an entirely new category of 3D technology: a camera with a built-in, fully functioning computer. Now we’re ready to share our new device with you.
Orbbec Persee is the world’s first 3D camera-computer. It is a versatile, low-cost device that you can hold in your hand. It can plug into your TV or run without a display, and you can interact with it entirely through the built-in 3D camera.
We want artists, makers, creative coders, researchers, and pioneering developers to use Persee, give us feedback, and build 3D experiences that take intelligent computing to the next level.
We’re ready to start mass producing our devices and we’re looking for Indiegogo supporters to back our campaign to raise the funds we need to bring Persee to the world.
What people are saying about Orbbec
It’s clear that Orbbec "gets it" and really wants to support new forms of experimental interaction design and creative exploration. Their charming little Astra depth sensor is a tidy, cross-platform, easy-to-use (and USB bus-powered!) device that actually works with today's operating systems. And their Persee device is an altogether novel beast that will turn robotics on its ear and revolutionize how we track bodies in space. Clip it to the ceiling and you've got skeletons streaming over OSC! This is going to be hella fun.
Golan Levin
Director, Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry
Associate Professor of Electronic Art
Carnegie Mellon University
The Orbbec team’s dedication and expertise never ceases to amaze me. It’s no surprise they are now leading the creation of a new category of 3D devices with the introduction of the Orbbec Persee camera-computer. It is a long awaited and much needed catalyst for the development of creative, intelligent computing experiences. Reaching this level of 3D sophistication, at an affordable price, is groundbreaking.
George Barbastathis
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, MIT
My company has been building interactive production applications for 3D cameras for many years, but despite how promising some of the early technology has been; it still isn’t good enough. Orbbec is solving many of the core quality issues that have prevented gesture from becoming a norm by which we interface with computer systems. I believe them when they say they are committed to doing 3D right.
Tim Huckaby
Chairman, InterKnowlogy
It'sgreat to see a company that has been working with developers from day one. From the little things, like power over USB, having a built-in quarter-inch mount, to the really important things like being completely cross-platform, providing high quality depth data, and avoiding ambiguous legal restrictions, they've done everything right. This is the successor to the Kinect.
Kyle McDonald
Interactive Artist
This Orbbec device could lead to a new golden age of open source 3D hacking. It puts 3D scanning and body tracking within the reach of designers, students, artists, and creative coders of all types. I can't wait to use it in my own projects and see what the community does with it.
Greg Borenstein
NYU ITP; MIT Media Lab;
Futurist consultant for Fox’s "Minority Report"
Author, "Making Things See: 3D Vision with Kinect,
Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot"
Orbbec Persee and Astra cameras will be the standard for DepthKit volumetric filmmaking, and any creative project using the depth data aesthetic.
James George
Co-founder of Specular.cc. Creator of DepthKit.
For museum installations, an integrated 3D camera-computer like Persee will lead to faster development, more stable installations, and happier clients. This is something I’ve been waiting for and look forward to using very soon!
Phoenix Perry
Goldsmiths, University of London
At last, there's going to be a handy depth device out there made by 'one of us'. All the other hardware suppliers have distinctly opaque engineering departments. But Orbbec comes from people who truly understand open development from the inside out, with an engaged understanding of how to develop something like this for the community with an eye to the future of developing with depth devices.
Elliot Woods
Artist, Kimchi and Chips Studio
The cross-platform compatibility across operating systems, backward compatibility with OpenNI, and easy portability are solutions to the nagging problems for the creative depth-sensing community.
Ellen Pearlman
Director and Curator,
Volumetric Society of New York
This feels like the "Impossible Project" for depth cameras was made possible. I'm thrilled to see OpenNI-compatible, cross-platform hardware back on the market. And anybody who's played with a Raspberry Pi and PiCam can imagine the possibilities offered by a fully-programmable standalone version.
Nick Fox-Gieg
Animator
What I love about Orbbec is they are thinking about the problems they are solving with a long term view. Sure, they are developing amazing 3D cameras, yet they’re doing a bunch more than that. They have also designed their own 3D chip, are developing an SDK, and have their own manufacturing line so they can control cost and ensure device availability. Orbbec understands that vision based tech isn’t just about the hardware, it’s about the whole ecosystem and the systems that power the hardware.
Dr. Neil Roodyn
Director, nsquared
Our team
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Risks and challenges
Every project involves risk and encounters challenges. We’ve done our best to minimize the risks. Here’s a timeline of everything we’ve done so far to make sure these products are a success:
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l Does the
product work yet?
Yes! We already have a
working product. We’ve been developing this technology for three years with an
incredibly talented and smart team. Our 3D sensor is ready for developers, and
in fact some of our early partners have already been testing and using the sensors
for several months.
l Can you
actually mass-produce these? Can you ship on time?
Yes! We have already
invested a great deal into establishing manufacturing lines dedicated to mass
producing our building our sensors. That’s why we’re ready to ship the Astra
cameras immediately after the campaign ends. The Astra Pro
and Persee devices need a little more time to prepare for their manufacturing,
but we are confident that we can produce and ship those products to our
Indiegogo backers on schedule.
l Are your
products certified for sale?
Yes! The Astra
camera already has approval from FCC, CE, IC, and CB, and is ready to ship
world-wide.
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The cameras
inside Astra Pro and Persee are mostly the same components as in Astra, and the
individual components that make up the computer in Persee have already passed
certifications when used in other products. With our experience certifying
Astra, we are confident the remaining certifications will be no problem.
l I heard this
type of camera uses a laser. Is that safe?
Yes! The IR
projection module uses an infrared laser; however, the laser is very low power
(class 1, similar to a common laser pointer) and the laser light is passed
through a proprietary set of optics including a diffraction grating. This
causes the light to be spread out over a very large area, which means the light
is safe to the eye at any distance.
Just to make it
even safer, especially around children, we have added a proximity safety sensor
to all of our 3D cameras. The safety sensor is located next to the IR
projector. If it detects a face-sized object within 0.2m, it will shut off the
laser until the object goes away. Legally, we are well within the laser and
light safety requirements, but we went beyond those just to ensure everyone’s
safety.
l Manufacturing
is complicated. What if there are supply problems or component shortages?
We have worked hard to
build our supply chain with reliable component vendors in multiple countries.
We also own our own production lines, which gives us complete control over the
production process and timeline and the quality and cost of our product. Even
so, there are unforeseeable risks, such as natural disasters or other events
that could disrupt the supply chain. To handle this, we have backup vendors
for every key component. Moreover, we own all of our reference designs and can
easily find new suppliers that can fulfill our needs.
l There are lots
of patents out there. Do you have any legal risks?
We designed and developed all of our hardware
and software in-house and have several patents pending on our products. During
our three years of research and development that went into our 3D cameras, we
developed significant improvements upon the state-of-the-art of 3D sensing and
reconstruction. All of this means that we have created and own unique inventions
and intellectual property that are defensible to any challenge.
FAQ
Q: How does
Orbbec compare to other 3D devices on the market today?
A: We are committed to getting 3D
right, and to that end, our sole focus is 3D computing—including 3D cameras, 3D
experiences, and the ecosystem needed to drive a 3D revolution. Today Orbbec is delivering the highest
quality 3D cameras on the market based on the following key attributes:
Highest Resolution
Longest Range
Lowest Latency
Exceptional Accuracy
Q: What does it mean to be committed to "getting 3D right?"
A: Our sole focus on 3D computing
enables us to produce superior 3D hardware as well as a platform for creative
coders and pioneering developers to create amazing 3D experiences. The
company’s end-to-end investment in 3D technology includes developing a
proprietary microchip that can process depth data in real time, and
establishing its own manufacturing line to control cost and quality. No other
company has the same level of focus, commitment, and investment. From silicon to
the cloud, Orbbec’s end-to-end investment in 3D technology means we can offer
state-of-the-art technologies at prices that were unimaginable until now.
Q: Do you plan to bring these products to the consumer market?
A: We are currently focused on enabling developers to create
amazing 3D experiences. We are excited about the potential of bringing these
devices to the consumer market in the near future.
Q: When will
your products ship?
A: Supporters can expect to see
Astra 3D cameras ship immediately at the end of the campaign. Astra Pro 3D cameras will start shipping by the end of 2015. And we expect to be able to start shipping Persee in
early 2016. Our supporters will be updated regularly on status.
Q: I live outside of the US. Can I still contribute to the project and
be eligible for rewards?
A: Yes, please! We’re happy to
let anyone around the world experience our 3D technology and we support
international shipping. World-wide international shipping is very expensive, but we
decided to charge less than the actual shipping cost because we want to
encourage developers everywhere to use our products. International shipping is only $50 fixed worldwide (except
for Canada, which receives US shipping prices).
Q: I want to purchase more than one Persee. Can I order more than
one at a time? If so, how do I do that?
A: Yes you can. A lot of people
are doing this; here’s how: 1) Select the Persee perk of your choice (Early
Bird, Insider, or Special Edition). 2) You’ll have the option of adding an
“additional gift.” Select the “custom” option and add an additional $199 for
each additional Persee plus additional shipping charges. In North America, you
will need to add $12 for each additional device (for instance, $199 + $12 for
one additional Persee). For international shipping, you need to add an extra
$15 for each additional device (for instance $199 + $15 for one additional
Persee). 3) For more information, please see the pricing chart below. And
please note that the bolded totals in the “Additional Devices(s) + Shipping”
column are what you will add to your “additional gift” section. 4) Finish your
transaction. 5) Your multiple Persee camera-computers
will be shipped to you together starting in February. Thanks!
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Persee Quantity
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North America vs. International?
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Regular Perk + Shipping USD
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Additional Device(s) + Shipping USD
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2
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North America
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$199 + $12 = $211
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$199 + $12 = $211
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2
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International
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$199
+ $50 = $249
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$199
+ $15 = $214
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3
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North America
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$199 + $12 = $211
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$398 + $24 = $422
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3
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International
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$199
+ $50 = $249
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$398
+ $30 = $428
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4
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North America
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$199 + $12 = $211
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$597 + $36 = $633
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4
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International
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$199
+ $50 = $249
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$597
+ $45 = $642
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5
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North America
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$199 + $12 = $211
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$796 + $48 = $844
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5
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International
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$199
+ $50 = $249
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$796
+ $60 = $856
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Etc.
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Q: I want to purchase a Persee as well as an
Astra/Astra Pro. Can I order both at once? If so, how do I do that?
A: Yes you can. A lot of
people are doing this; here’s how: 1) Select the Persee perk of your choice
(Early Bird, Insider, or Special Edition). 2) You’ll have the option of
adding an “additional gift.” Select the “custom” option and add an additional
$99 for each additional Astra Early Bird plus additional shipping charges.
Note: In North America, you will need to add $12 for each additional device
(for instance, $99 + $12 for one additional Astra). If you are an international
customer and want to
save on shipping costs, we can ship both devices together internationally
when Persee is ready next year and you will only pay $15 in shipping fees for
each additional device (for instance, $99 + $15 for one Astra camera). If you
don’t want to wait to get your Astra camera, which will be ready a few months
ahead of Persee, they can be shipped separately. International separate
shipping will cost an additional $50 per device (for instance, $99 + $50
for one Astra). 3)
Finish your transaction. 4) Someone on our fulfillment team will contact you to find out if you want an Astra or and
Astra Pro 3D camera. 5) You products will be shipped to you. Thanks!
Q: Does Orbbec have an SDK?
A: Yes! Orbbec understands that creatives and engineers need great tools to build great 3D experiences. The Orbbec Astra SDK enables developers to begin building new 3D experiences immediately with both the Orbbec Persee and the Orbbec Astra line of 3D cameras.
Q: Is the Orbbec Astra SDK cross-platform?
A: Yes. The SDK
supports Windows, OS X, Linux, and Android, as well as creative coding
frameworks including Processing, openFrameworks and Unity3D.
Q: What does the Orbbec Persee camera include?
A: Persee hardware includes a quad-core 1.8 GHz ARM CPU, 600 MHz GPU with OpenCL support, Wi-Fi
and high-speed Ethernet, 2 GB DDR3 RAM, and embedded 16 GB eMMC Flash.
Q: Do I need a mouse
and keyboard to use Persee?
A: At this time, we are focusing on getting Persee in the
hands of developers. For developing and debugging apps, developers will need
to connect a mouse and keyboard into Persee using USB 2.0 or Bluetooth. We
expect that most applications will be developed to use the 3D camera as the
primary interface or data collection mechanism. When these devices are ready
for the consumer market, we expect that a mouse and keyboard won’t be necessary
for everyday use.
Q: What is
included in the SDK?
A: Our SDK is a work in progress
(which is another way of saying it’s still a preview version). Today, the
Orbbec Astra SDK includes: approachable yet sophisticated API, support for
Windows, OS X, Linux, and Android, samples covering the most important aspects of
the SDK, robust hand tracking, support for Processing and Native C and
C++11 API.
Coming soon, the SDK will include
full-body skeleton tracking, extensive documentation, the ability to access
sensor data from multiple apps simultaneously, and support for additional languages including C# and Java, and additional frameworks, including openFrameworks, Unity 3D, and Cinder.
Q: How do
developers get the SDK?
A: The Orbbec Astra SDK is FREE
and can be downloaded at orbbec3d.com.
Q: If I’m a developer and I have a technical question, where should I go?
A: Have a question or need support using our
devices or SDK? Join our forums at 3dclub.orbbec3d.com. Our engineers and the
Orbbec community are there to help. (Backers of the Indiegogo campaign will get
special insider access to the 3D Club at the end of the campaign!)
Q: Who do I
contact regarding investment opportunities?
A: Please send email to info@orbbec3d.com. We’ll get back to you shortly
Q: Who do I
contact for interview or media requests?
A: Please send all press
inquiries to press@orbbec3d.com. We’ll get
back to you soon.
Still have a question we didn’t
address? We want to hear from you! Backers can
add their question in a comment on this Indiegogo campaign directly. Or you can
email info@orbbec3d.com, tweet @orbbec,
or post on our Facebook page.”
