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. The investment was led by a leading semiconductor private equity firm, with participation from strategic investors including Intel Capital and MediaTek Innovation Fund. Now operating as an independent company, RealSense is set to accelerate advancements in AI, robotics, biometrics, and computer vision.
The fresh funding will support RealSense’s expansion into emerging markets and help scale its manufacturing, sales, and global go-to-market operations. The company aims to meet growing demand for humanoid robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and AI-powered access control and security systems.
“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 has already established strong traction across industries such as robotics, industrial automation, healthcare, security, and accessibility technologies. Partnerships include collaborations with companies like ANYbotics, Eyesynth, Fit:Match, and Unitree Robotics.
The company will continue supporting its existing customer base and product portfolio, including its widely adopted RealSense depth cameras, embedded in 60% of global AMRs and humanoid robots. Its latest product, the D555 depth camera powered by the RealSense Vision SoC V5, showcases advanced features like Power over Ethernet (PoE), reinforcing its leadership in embedded vision and edge AI technology.
“Our mission is to enable the world to integrate robotics and AI in everyday life safely,” Orbach added. “This technology is not about replacing human creativity or decision-making—but about removing danger and drudgery from human work. Our systems are designed to amplify human potential by handing over these tasks to intelligent, secure, and reliable vision systems.”
With more than 3,000 customers worldwide and over 80 global patents, RealSense has built a strong foundation of advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company partners with a global network of distributors and resellers to ensure consistent quality and performance across its product line.
Experienced Leadership Driving Growth
The leadership team at RealSense combines deep expertise in AI, robotics, and computer vision:
- 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 pivotal moment as the robotics market is projected to grow from $50 billion today to over $200 billion within six years, with humanoid robots expected to grow at a CAGR above 40%. Meanwhile, facial biometrics are becoming increasingly common in airports, event venues, and everyday security systems.
To meet surging demand, RealSense plans to expand its GTM team and hire additional AI, robotics, and software engineers to accelerate innovation.
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