Technology

Centeye uses a vertically integrated approach when developing sensor hardware. When developing a vision sensor for a specific application, the same team of engineers may develop the image sensor chip, sensor hardware, software algorithms, and maybe even the optics, to develop a solution optimized across multiple technology layers. This approach frees us from the limitations of the typical “black box” interface associated with most technology components, and often allows us to achieve figures of merit that are one, two, or even more orders of magnitude better than that achievable by simply assembling off the shelf components.

Visit the subheadings of this page to learn more about our individual components, subassemblies, and technology demonstrations.

Introduction to Optical Flow

Learn the basics of optical flow and how it used by insects to navigate their environment.  How robots can use optical flow to hover, avoid obstacles, and control their speed.

Centeye’s Custom Vision Chips

The heart of Centeye’s visual microsensor technology is the “Vision Chip”.  Learn about specific Vision Chips, and how Centeye vision chips are integrated into Optical Flow Sensors.

Logarithmic Pixels

Most of Centeye’s vision chips use logarithmic response pixel circuits.  This is different from most CMOS or CCD type image sensors that use a linear type of pixel.

Hexagonal Pixel Arrays

We are pleased to offer a hexagonal array image sensor, the easy to use Hawksbill chip, as part of our portfolio of vision chips. hexagonal pixel arrays have several advantages over square arrays.

Vision Sensors

A look at some of the vision sensors created by Centeye over the years.