Mantis Vision News
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Mantis Vision Announces Partnership With Digital Nation Entertainment
Mantis Vision has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Digital Nation Entertainment (DNE) to bring 3D Volumetric AR/VR/MR technology to live streaming entertainment events in the U.S. The partnership aims to redefine the future of live digital content creation by combining Mantis Visions 3D volumetric capture technology with DNEs expertise in event and live AR/VR/MR content production. The partnership will produce engaging live AR/VR/MR content for the entertainment industry. Full partnership details will be announced at CES 2019. Mantis Vision sees this partnership as a first step to enter the content market and complement their technological offering.
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Mantis Vision's 3D Depth Sensing System in the Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer: Analysis of the Complete 3D Depth Sensing System
Xiaomi has introduced Mantis Visions 3D depth sensing system in the Mi8 Explorer Edition, following the lead of its competitor Oppo. The system uses coded structured light and includes a dot projector, NIR camera module, flood illuminator, and other sensors. The report provides a detailed analysis of the 3D depth sensing system, including cost analysis and a comparison with Apples iPhone X and Oppos Find X. The article highlights the partnership between Xiaomi and Mantis Vision.
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3D Imaging Company Mantis Vision Buys Israeli AI Startup BrainVu
Israeli 3D imaging company Mantis Vision Ltd. has completed the acquisition of BrainVu Ltd., a company that develops machine vision-based technology to deduce the mental state of a person from an image captured by a smartphone camera. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Mantis Vision develops 3D scanning technologies and has previously acquired Alces Technology, Inc. and received a $55 million investment from Samsung Catalyst Fund, Luenmei Quantum Co. Ltd., and an undisclosed investor. Mantis Vision has raised $83 million to date.
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Mantis Vision buys US co Alces Technology
Israeli 3D mobile sensing developer Mantis Vision has acquired US company Alces Technology Inc. for about $10 million. Mantis Vision recently raised $55 million and has raised $84 million to date. Alces is a depth sensing startup with patented high-resolution structured light depth capture technology. The acquisition will accelerate Mantis Visions go-to-market strategy, expand their technology portfolio, and attract new talent. Alces employees will join Mantis Visions operations in the US. Mantis Vision is leading innovation in 3D acquisition and sharing, and the acquisition of Alces will enhance their depth capture solutions.
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Mantis Vision Raises $55 Million, Announces Chinese Venture
Israeli 3D imaging company Mantis Vision has raised $55 million in funding from Samsung Catalyst Fund, Luenmei Quantum, and an undisclosed investor. Mantis Vision has been operating in China as part of a joint venture with Luenmei Quantum, called Mantis Vision Technologies. The joint venture employs 30 people and focuses on mobile, consumer technology, and access control. Mantis Vision develops 3D scanning technologies used in various applications, including 3D cameras for smartphones. The company recently collaborated with Xiaomi to integrate its 3D camera into Xiaomis Mi8 smartphone and has been chosen by Samsung to provide 3D facial recognition technology for the upcoming Galaxy S10.
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Mantis Vision puts 3D camera into Xiaomi phone
Xiaomi has partnered with Israeli company Mantis Vision to develop a 3D camera for its flagship device, the Mi8. The camera uses structured light technology to simulate human vision and create a single 3D picture. Mantis Visions technology is compact and capable of producing higher resolution 3D images than the iPhone X. The partnership with Xiaomi was made possible through a joint company established in China. The market for 3D cameras is expected to grow in the augmented reality space. The article was published on May 31, 2018.
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Z+F and Mantis Vision integrate solutions for 360° coverage
Z+F and Mantis Vision have announced a collaboration at INTERGEO 2017. Z+Fs LaserControl software now supports the data formats used by Mantis Vision, allowing users to merge scans captured with Z+F and Mantis Vision devices. The collaboration enables the scanning of entire scenes and is described as easy, fast, and effective.
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Mantis Vision's F6 isn't Your Average Handheld 3D Scanner
Mantis Vision has announced its new handheld 3D scanner, the F6, which offers real-time scanning feedback and full color texturing. The scanner is designed for field applications and includes an internal battery, allowing it to be used indoors or outdoors. It can capture objects ranging from small items to the size of two cars, and it includes registration software that provides real-time feedback on a tablet or laptop. The F6 also features a colorization feature called Scan n Mesh, which creates detailed, textured 3D scans. It can perform both static and dynamic scanning, and multiple scanners can be used simultaneously. The F6 is priced at $15,000 and will be available for purchase on May 31st, 2017.
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Mantis Vision to Demonstrate Dynamic 3D Content Creation for 360° Virtual Reality at SIGGRAPH 2016
Mantis Vision, a global leader in 3D enabling technology, will be demonstrating its real-time dynamic 3D content creation for 360° Virtual Reality at SIGGRAPH 2016. The companys technology enables cost-effective solutions for capturing real-time 3D content for VR/AR. Mantis Vision aims to simplify 3D content creation for game designers and industry professionals, allowing for the development of complex, dynamic 3D content in real-time. The company will be performing demonstrations at SIGGRAPH 2016 and meeting with interested parties. SIGGRAPH is the worlds most influential annual event in computer graphics and interactive techniques.
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Mantis Vision Raises $9.7 Million in an Investment Round Lead by Formation 8 to Accelerate MV4D(TM) 3D Core Technology Adaptation
Mantis Vision has secured a $9.7 million strategic investment round from Formation 8, Qualcomm Ventures, and additional investors. The company plans to use the funds to establish a leading position in emerging markets using its core MV4D technology platform. Mantis Visions 3D technology enables superior data acquisition and quality, and it is used by leading mobile technology companies, device manufacturers, applications developers, and content creators. The investment will help drive innovation and the development of new products in both consumer and professional markets. Mantis Vision aims to become the platform of choice for accurately capturing depth and motion in the 3D world.
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Mantis Vision's New Partnership Hints at Potential Smartphone Products in 2015
Omnivision announced a partnership with Mantis Vision at the Consumer Electronics Show. Mantis Vision selected Omnivisions OV7251 sensor for its next-generation 3D camera reference design. The sensor is ideal for smartphones and other devices, with features such as low-power consumption, excellent low-light sensitivity, and motion-tracking information. The partnership allows Mantis Vision to incorporate Omnivisions products into its MV4D technology platform. The new camera reference design is expected to be available for mobile OEMs in mid-2015.
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3D tech startup Mantis Vision unveils tablet for creating 3D content
Mantis Vision, an Israel-based company, has announced a tablet for developers called Aquila, which specializes in scanning and photographing physical objects and turning them into interactive 3D scenes. The tablet is powered by Googles Android operating system and has partnered with supply chain firm Flextronics to manufacture the device. Mantis Vision has also partnered with Google to include its 3D-sensing technology in Googles Project Tango smartphone and tablet. The company aims to make it easier for hardware makers to adopt 3D technology and for software developers to create it. The tablet is expected to be available on the market by early 2015 through licensing partnerships with hardware makers. Mantis Vision has received a $12.5 million investment from Flextronics, Qualcomm, and others.
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Samsung, Flextronics pour $10m into 3D start-up
Israeli start-up Mantis Vision has partnered with Samsung and Flextronics, who are investing $10 million in the company. Mantis Vision develops technology to convert 2D video into 3D models using an active triangulation system. The company also produces a camera called F5 that allows users to take 3D video. The partnership with Samsung and Flextronics is expected to enhance the companys commercial viability and support its growth in the 3D technology market.
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