Panasonic, Fujitsu ToF Sensors

Panasonic is developing a 3D ToF image sensor for AI-based advanced driver monitoring systems. The ToF image sensor has 5.6um pixel optimized for high sensitivity at 940nm wavelength to operate under bright sunlight. This sensor is AEC-Q100 Grade2 compliant and is designed to be used for next-generation in-cabin applications such as gesture-based user interfaces and driver monitoring.

The company's ToF web page also shows smartphone and industrial applications for its sensor:

Fujitsu UK offers ToF Camera Development Kit:

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