RealSense, a trailblazer in machine vision and intelligent sensing, has officially separated from Intel Corporation, completing its transition into a standalone company. Alongside the spinout, RealSense has raised $50 million in Series A funding, led by a leading private equity firm in the semiconductor space and supported by strategic backers such as Intel Capital and MediaTek Innovation Fund.
Now operating independently, RealSense is doubling down on its mission to push the boundaries of robotics, biometrics, and vision-based AI systems. The new investment will allow the company to broaden its reach into emerging sectors, scale production capabilities, strengthen global sales infrastructure, and meet growing demand for autonomous systems and smart access control technologies.
“We’re building on our leadership in 3D perception technology for robotics and see major growth opportunities as physical AI gains momentum,” said CEO Nadav Orbach. “Operating as an independent company enables us to move with agility and innovate at a faster pace to keep up with evolving market needs.”
RealSense already plays a central role across multiple industries — from industrial automation and robotics to security, healthcare, and accessibility solutions. It collaborates with forward-thinking companies like ANYbotics, Eyesynth, Fit:Match, and Unitree Robotics, among others.
The company remains committed to supporting its current product lineup, including its high-performance depth cameras, which are now embedded in approximately 60% of autonomous mobile robots and humanoid machines globally — a market segment experiencing exponential growth. Its latest offering, the D555 depth camera, incorporates advanced features such as Power over Ethernet (PoE) and a next-generation vision system-on-chip (SoC), further cementing its position in edge computing and smart vision.
“Our goal is to help people and organizations integrate robotics and intelligent vision into daily life in ways that are safe and empowering,” Mr Orbach added. “We’re not replacing human creativity — we’re removing hazardous, repetitive, or laborious tasks from people’s lives by enabling machines to operate more effectively.”
RealSense has built a scalable global manufacturing and distribution network, ensuring product consistency and performance. With over 3,000 clients and more than 80 global patents, the company is well-positioned to deliver innovative vision technologies at scale.
This transition occurs during a period of rapid expansion in the robotics and biometric sectors. The robotics industry alone is projected to grow from $50 billion today to more than $200 billion within six years. Humanoid systems, in particular, are on track for a compound annual growth rate exceeding 40%.
Meanwhile, facial recognition and other biometric tools continue gaining traction in mainstream applications, from transportation hubs to venue security. To meet this demand, RealSense plans to expand its commercial and engineering teams, focusing on hiring talent in machine learning, robotics, and embedded systems.
Born from Intel’s innovation pipeline, RealSense delivers cutting-edge depth-sensing and intelligent vision technologies for a wide range of applications — including robotics, access systems, automation, and healthcare. With a mission to safely integrate intelligent machines into human environments, the company provides secure, high-precision sensing solutions that enable smarter, more capable autonomous systems. RealSense is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with a growing global footprint.
