A 3D camera is a camera that can capture a three-dimensional image, and it can simultaneously acquire three-dimensional information such as the depth, width, and height of an object. 3D cameras typically use technologies such as infrared, laser, or structured light to capture three-dimensional images. Compared with traditional 2D cameras, 3D cameras can provide more realistic and accurate image information, and can be widely used in virtual reality, augmented reality, robot vision, autonomous driving and other fields. 3D cameras are used in a wide range of applications, including medical, gaming, security, industrial and other fields. With the continuous development of 3D technology and the continuous expansion of application fields, the market prospect of 3D cameras will also be broader.
The main products and applications of 3D cameras
At present, the mainstream 3D camera products on the market mainly include structured light 3D cameras, infrared 3D cameras, laser 3D cameras, and TOF 3D cameras.
A structured-light 3D camera is a type of camera that uses structured light projection technology to capture three-dimensional images. It can capture the three-dimensional shape and texture information of objects by projecting structured light such as gratings or fringes, and has the advantages of high precision, high speed, and low power consumption. An infrared 3D camera is a type of camera that uses infrared light to capture three-dimensional images. It can capture the three-dimensional shape and texture information of objects through infrared reflection and scattering, and has the advantages of being suitable for different lighting conditions and not affected by color. A laser 3D camera is a type of camera that uses a laser to capture three-dimensional images. A TOF 3D camera is a type of camera that uses time-of-flight technology to capture three-dimensional images. Laser 3D cameras and TOF 3D cameras can capture the three-dimensional shape and texture information of objects by measuring the time it takes for light to be reflected back from the camera to the object, with the advantages of high precision and high speed.
The main types of 3D cameras and applications are structural analysis
3D cameras can capture three-dimensional images of the real world, providing an important source of data for virtual reality and augmented reality technologies. 3D cameras can capture three-dimensional images of the road and surroundings, providing an important source of data for autonomous vehicles. 3D cameras can provide robots with three-dimensional vision capabilities, enabling them to perceive their surroundings more accurately, enabling more accurate operations. 3D cameras can provide an important source of data for the medical field, for example for 3D reconstruction, surgical navigation, etc. 3D cameras can provide a more realistic and immersive experience for gaming and entertainment, such as motion games, virtual reality games, and more.
In the future, with the continuous development of virtual reality and augmented reality technology, autonomous driving technology, robotics technology, medical technology, games and entertainment technology, the application prospects of 3D cameras will be broader.
Global and China 3D camera market distribution
The global 3D camera market reached about $2 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach about $5 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of about 15%.
Statistics of the global and Chinese 3D camera market size (USD 100 million) from 2015 to 2022
Currently, the 3D camera market is mainly concentrated in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. North America is one of the major consumer regions of the 3D camera market, and United States is one of the major manufacturers and consumer countries of the global 3D camera market. The 3D camera market in North America is mainly used in virtual reality, augmented reality, autonomous driving, and other fields. The 3D camera market in Europe is small, but with the continuous development of 3D technology and the continuous expansion of application fields, the 3D camera market in the European region is also growing. The 3D camera market in Europe is mainly used in medical, industrial, security and other fields. The Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer region of the global 3D camera market, accounting for about 40% of the global market. The 3D camera market in the Asia-Pacific region is mainly used in autonomous driving, robot vision, gaming, entertainment, and other fields.
East China is one of the main manufacturing and consumption areas of China's 3D camera industry, among which 3D camera companies in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places are more concentrated. The 3D camera market in East China is mainly used in industrial, medical, security and other fields. South China is another important manufacturing and consumption area for China's 3D camera industry, among which 3D camera companies in Guangdong, Shenzhen and other places are more concentrated. The 3D camera market in South China is mainly used in autonomous driving, robot vision, gaming, entertainment, and other fields. The 3D camera industry in North China, Central China, Southwest, Northwest, Northeast China, and regions is relatively small, but with the continuous development of 3D technology and the continuous expansion of application fields, the 3D camera market in these regions is also growing.
2022 China 3D camera market share analysis by region