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Orbbec

HardwareShenzhen, ChinaFounded 2013· One of 1757 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops 3D vision sensors and cameras (structured light, stereo vision, ToF) for applications including 3D scanning and modeling, enabling high-accuracy 3D data capture for additive manufacturing workflows.

CEO / Founder
Howard Huang
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$381.3M
Latest Round
Post-IPO
Key Investors
Ant Financial; SAIF Partners; Green Pine Capital Partners; R-Z Capital; Tianlangxing Capital

Technology & Products

Key Products

Astra Pro 3D camera; Persee camera-computer; Gemini series stereo 3D cameras (including Gemini 305, Gemini 345Lg, and Gemini 330 Series); Femto Bolt ToF camera; 3D vision SDK and middleware

Technological Advantage

Proprietary depth sensing technology and chip-level integration offer higher accuracy and lower cost compared to competitors, protected by patents and in-house R&D.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides affordable, high-performance 3D vision solutions that democratize 3D technology, reducing costs and improving accessibility for 3D scanning and modeling in industrial and consumer applications.

How They Differentiate

Offers 3x lower cost for comparable accuracy in 3D cameras vs high-end competitors like Intel RealSense, with in-house chip design enabling faster innovation and customization for AM scanning applications. Also, a technology collaboration with Basler provides integrated and scalable industrial 3D vision solutions.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Developers, researchers, OEMs in robotics, automation, 3D scanning, biometrics, and manufacturing

Industry Verticals

Robotics; Automation; 3D Scanning; Biometrics; Logistics; Healthcare; Entertainment; Manufacturing

Competitors

Mech-Mind; Stereolabs; Alsontech

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Over 300 employees, global distribution expanded with 5 new partners in 2025, products integrated with NVIDIA Isaac platform.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2013; Raised $200M Series D in 2018; Went public via IPO in 2022 as China's First 3D Vision Stock; Launched Gemini 305 and 345Lg at CES 2026; Expanded manufacturing to Vietnam in 2026

Notable Customers

Creality (consumer 3D printer brand), Peiji (custom eyewear company), HONOR (humanoid robot)

https://www.orbbec.com

Why this company matters

Orbbec develops 3D vision sensors and cameras based on structured light, stereo vision, and time-of-flight (ToF) technologies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shenzhen, the company positions its hardware as an affordable alternative to high-end 3D cameras, claiming 3x lower cost for comparable accuracy. Its in-house 3D computational chip design and proprietary structured light patterns support a full-stack platform from sensors to AI algorithms, with dual manufacturing hubs in China and Vietnam for scalability.

Key products include the Astra Pro 3D camera, the Persee camera-computer, the Gemini series stereo cameras (including Gemini 305, 345Lg, and 330 Series), and the Femto Bolt ToF camera. These devices serve developers, researchers, and OEMs in robotics, automation, 3D scanning, biometrics, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. For additive manufacturing workflows, Orbbec's sensors enable high-accuracy 3D data capture for scanning and modeling, reducing the cost barrier for integrating 3D vision into AM systems.

Notable customers include Creality, a consumer 3D printer brand; Peiji, a custom eyewear company; and HONOR, which uses Orbbec sensors in humanoid robots. The company holds over 70% market share in 3D vision for service robots in China and mobile robots in South Korea, and was ranked in the 2025 Hurun China AI Top 20. Key partnerships include Microsoft, NVIDIA, Basler AG, and DigiKey, with products integrated into the NVIDIA Isaac platform.

Orbbec went public via IPO in 2022 as China's first 3D vision stock, having raised $381.3 million from investors including Ant Financial and SAIF Partners. The company faces competition from Mech-Mind, Stereolabs, and Alsontech. Its strategic moat lies in proprietary chip-level integration and a technology collaboration with Basler for scalable industrial 3D vision solutions, though reliance on the Chinese market and potential IP challenges remain open questions.