Airy3D’s DepthIQ has been awarded the 2025 Edge AI and Vision Product of the Year Award in the Edge AI Camera and Sensors category.
DepthIQ from AIRY3D offers a simple and versatile 3D imaging solution that generates near-field depth data using just a single camera. This technology can be applied to a broader range of applications compared to current 3D imaging solutions, all at a fraction of the cost, resource requirements, and power consumption. DepthIQ is built upon a transmissive diffraction mask (TDM) that is applied over a CMOS image sensor, utilizing standard semiconductor technology to facilitate streamlined mass production. TDMs leverage diffraction to measure depth effectively. Because DepthIQ employs a single sensor, it avoids stereoscopic occlusions, making it an excellent choice for short-range applications.
AIRY3D’s DepthIQ technology integrates a TDM with a proprietary lightweight inline processing method. It produces near-field 3D data that is precisely aligned with the traditional 2D data captured by the sensor, all from a single device. The TDM acts as an optical filter applied on top of any CMOS sensor during the final stage of imager post-production, following the application of color filters and micro lenses. This TDM creates a unique raw data set that inherently combines 2D images with depth information into one device, enhancing reliability and stability over conventional 3D capture methods. Depth information is extracted from these unique raw data sets using proprietary imaging algorithms that demand very low computational power and do not require frame buffering. The TDM stack is placed directly on top of the micro lens layer and is fabricated using conventional semiconductor materials and processes. Since the stack is only a few microns thick, the resulting 3D sensor can easily integrate into the downstream manufacturing process, including module and end-product assembly. This patented solution transforms any CMOS imaging device into a 3D sensor for use in various applications, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), security, robotics, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
“On behalf of the entire Airy3D team, we are honored to have been selected as a 2025 Edge AI and Vision Product of the Year winner for our DepthIQ™ 3D sensing solution. Our patented DepthIQ technology empowers customers across many industries to reduce their system size and cost, extend autonomy through lower power consumption, and operate outdoors in challenging light conditions. We are proud to be recognized as an innovator in embedded vision, delivering both 3D and 2D capabilities in the smallest form factor ever” – Chris Barrett, CEO, Airy3D Inc.
Airy3D creates simple, comprehensive depth solutions by focusing on people and technology, as well as partners and customers, to solve problems that deeply impact our industry and society. Airy3D is dedicated to revolutionizing how machines perceive the world. This ambition is driven by a commitment to simplicity, versatility, and affordability, ensuring that Airy3D’s solutions are accessible and transformative for industries worldwide.
The award trophy will be presented at the 2025 Embedded Vision Summit May 20-22 in Santa Clara, CA. The awards program is organized by the Edge AI and Vision Alliance. The Edge AI and Vision Product of the Year Awards celebrate the innovation and achievement of the industry’s leading companies that are enabling and developing products incorporating edge AI and computer vision technologies.
