Event-based vision sensors available

EVS realizes high-speed, low-latency data output by limiting the output data to luminance changes of each pixel, combined with information on pixel position coordinates and time. Only the pixels that detected a luminance change for the object can output data, allowing the sensor to instantly detect the luminance changes with high speed, low latency, and high temporal resolution while operating with low power consumption. It represents a completely new approach compared to the commonly used frame-based methods, in which the entire image is output at certain intervals determined by the frame rate.

Areas of application in which the two new EVS models specifically demonstrate their advantages over frame-based sensors are, for example, the detection of spark changes during welding and metal cutting; and capturing minor vibration changes and detecting anomalies for use in preventative maintenance.