Intel has officially spun out its RealSense computer vision division into an independent company, completing the transition in July 2025. Alongside the spinout, RealSense secured a $50 million Series A funding round led by investors including Intel Capital and the MediaTek Innovation Fund. This move aims to accelerate RealSense’s growth and innovation in the rapidly expanding fields of robotics, AI vision, and biometrics.
RealSense, originally part of Intel’s Perceptual Computing division since 2013, specializes in depth-sensing cameras and AI-powered computer vision technologies that enable machines to perceive their environment in 3D. Its products are widely used in autonomous mobile robots and humanoid robots, with about 3,000 active customers globally. The company’s latest camera, the D555, features integrated AI and can transmit power and data through a single cable.
The spinout allows RealSense to operate with greater independence and focus on expanding its product roadmap, including innovations in stereo vision, robotics automation, and biometric AI hardware and software. Nadav Orbach, a longtime Intel executive, has taken the role of CEO for the new entity. He highlighted the increasing market demand for physical AI and robotics solutions, noting that external financing was prudent to capitalize on these opportunities.
This strategic separation follows Intel’s broader IDM 2.0 strategy to focus on core businesses while enabling RealSense to pursue growth in specialized AI and computer vision sectors. The company plans to scale manufacturing and enhance its global market presence to meet rising demand in robotics and automation industries.