1.Current Status of 3D Vision Technology 
1.1 Definition of 3D Vision Sensing 
1.2 Major 3D Vision Sensing by Technology 
1.2.1 Stereo Vision 
1.2.2 Structured Light 
1.2.3 Time of Flight 
1.3 Importance of 3D Vision Sensing to the Manufacturing Industry 
2. Manufacturers’ Application Needs for 3D Vision Sensors 
2.1 Comparison of 2D and 3D Vision Sensing in Manufacturing Applications 
2.2 Combines AI to Endow 3D Vision Sensing with Learning Abilities for More Benefits 
3. Manufacturing Applications of Smart 3D Vision Sensing 
3.1 Driverless Transport Systems 
3.2 Random Bin Picking 
3.3 Quality Control in Production Lines 
4. 3D Vision Sensing Supply Chain 
4.1 Deployment of Major International Players 
4.2 Taiwanese Vendors’ Development Focuses 
5. MIC Perspective 
Appendix 
List of Companies 
 

Development of 3G vision technology, toughing on three major 3D vision sensing technologies: stereo vision, structured light, and time of flight

3D vision in manufacturing, touching on its importance, needs, and applications for 3D vision sensors in the areas of driverless transport systems, random bin picking, and quality control in production lines

3D vision sensing supply chain, comprising of suppliers of key components such as infrared receiver module, VCSEL components, image processing ICs, optical lens, and CMOS; suppliers of modules, software solutions, and application equipment such as automated vehicles, autonomous mobile robots, robotic arms, and inspection equipment, are included
 

Figure 1 Theory of Stereo Vision 
Figure 2 Theory of Structured Light 
Figure 3 Theory of Time of Flight 
Figure 4 Major Manufacturing Applications of 2D Vision Sensing 
Figure 5 Major Manufacturing Applications of 3D Vision Sensing 
Figure 6 Theory and Manufacturing Applications of Driverless Transport Systems 
Figure 7 Theory and Manufacturing Applications of Random Bin Picking 
Figure 8 Combination of 3D Vision Sensing and AI for Quality Control Applications 
Figure 9 Worldwide 3D Vision Sensing Industry Chain 

Table 1 Comparison of 3D Vision Sensing Technologies 
Table 2 Major International Players’ Development of Smart 3D Vision Sensing for Manufacturing Applications