Osram has announced a tiny projector that sprays 4,700 random dots into space to allow stereoscopic cameras a measure a 3D environment. Called Belago 1.1, it combined a 940nm VCSEL infra-red laser with a micro lens array, all in a 4.2 x 3.6 x 3.3mm package. Two nominal drive currents are listed: 350 or 425mA, delivering ...

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