RealSense Completes Spinout from Intel, Raises $50 Million to Accelerate AI-Powered Vision for Robotics and Biometrics

The newly independent company is set to lead in computer vision and machine perception for physical AI and beyond

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RealSense, a pioneer in AI-powered computer vision, today announced its successful spinout from Intel Corporation and the close of a $50 million Series A funding round. With investment led by a renowned semiconductor private equity firm and participation from strategic investors, including Intel Capital and MediaTek Innovation Fund, RealSense now operates as an independent company focused on advancing innovation in AI, robotics, biometrics and computer vision.

The new capital will fuel RealSense’s expansion into adjacent and emerging markets and scale its manufacturing, sales and go-to-market (GTM) global presence to meet increased demand for humanoid and autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs), as well as AI-powered access control and security solutions.

“We’re excited to build on our leadership position in 3D perception in robotics and see scalable growth potential in the rise of physical AI,” said Nadav Orbach, CEO of RealSense. "Our independence allows us to move faster and innovate more boldly to adapt to rapidly changing market dynamics as we lead the charge in AI innovation and the coming robotics renaissance.”

RealSense brings to market proven industry traction across robotics, industrial automation, security, healthcare and “tech for good” initiatives — including partnerships with companies like ANYbotics, Eyesynth, Fit:Match and Unitree Robotics.

RealSense will continue to support its existing customer base and product roadmap, including the acclaimed RealSense depth cameras, embedded in 60% of the world’s AMRs and humanoid robots, an incredibly fast-growing segment. Its recently launched D555 depth camera, powered by the next-gen RealSense Vision SoC V5 and featuring Power over Ethernet (PoE), demonstrates the company’s ongoing leadership in embedded vision technology and edge AI capabilities.

“Our mission is to enable the world to integrate robotics and AI in everyday life safely,” said Orbach. “This technology is not about replacing human creativity or decision-making — but about removing danger and drudgery from human work. Our systems are built to amplify human potential by offloading these types of tasks to machines equipped with intelligent, secure and reliable vision systems.”

RealSense has developed robust, global manufacturing technology capabilities to ensure consistent quality and product performance, working with a broad network of vision system distributors and value-added resellers. The company has over 3,000 customers worldwide, with over 80 global patents.

Seasoned leadership for a critical market moment

RealSense’s founding team brings together veteran technologists and business leaders with deep expertise in computer vision, AI, robotics and market development. The team includes:

• Nadav Orbach – Chief Executive Officer
• Mark Yahiro – Vice President, Business Development
• Mike Nielsen – Vice President, Marketing
• Fred Angelopoulos – Vice President, Sales
• Guy Halperin – Vice President, Head of R&D
• Eyal Rond – Vice President, AI and Computer Vision
• Joel Hagberg – Vice President, Product
• Ilan Ofek – Vice President, New Product Introduction and Manufacturing
• Chris Matthieu – Chief Developer Evangelist

The spinout comes at a moment of rapid global growth in robotics and biometrics. The robotics market is projected to quadruple — from $50 billion today to over $200 billion within six years — while demand for humanoid robots is expected to grow at a CAGR above 40%. At the same time, facial biometrics are becoming increasingly accepted in everyday applications, from airport screening to event entry.

To meet global demand, RealSense plans to expand its GTM team and hire additional AI, software and robotics engineers to accelerate product development.

About RealSense

Incubated at Intel Corporation, RealSense delivers industry-leading depth cameras and vision technology used in autonomous mobile robots, access control, industrial automation, healthcare and more. With a mission to deliver world class perception systems for physical AI and safely integrate robotics and AI into everyday life, RealSense provides intelligent, secure and reliable vision systems that help machines navigate and interact with the human world. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations worldwide. Learn more at: www.realsenseai.com.