Versatile 3D Imager for Human/Spacecraft Monitoring

The proposed effort is to develop a versatile, high-definition (HD) 3D camera that provides in real time high-resolution image and distance data over a large angle for monitoring human activity from a free-flying robot platform.nbsp; The objective is to build a compact sensor payload package that is compatible with the Astrobee free-flying robot, which includes meeting size, weight, power and communication requirements.nbsp;The 3D sensor will provide better than 1 cm by 1 cm spatial resolution with less than 1% range error over an operating distance of 10 meters. This 3D resolution is provided over a 50-degree by 41-degree field of regard using a unique electro-optic step and stare scanner.nbsp; The sensing and operating capability provided will allow the system to track fast moving objects, operate from a moving platform without image blur, collect high contrast data, function without interference from other ToF sensors operating in same vicinity and conserve power and minimize processing when the situation or application needs less data throughput.