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PerceptIn's DragonFly Sensor Module Wins HKEIA Gold Award 2018 For Outstanding Innovation and TechnologyHONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- PerceptIn is proud to announce that DragonFly Sensor Module has been selected as Gold Prize Winner of Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA) Award, after competing with about 4000 exhibitors from 29 countries. The distinguished product is presented to the visitors at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and arouses great interest among audience. DragonFly Sensor Module, the product won the top honor for its excellent design and cutting-edge innovation, is designed for vehicles and robots to achieve self-driving in low-speed scenarios. The sensor module consists of four hardware-synced high-definition global-shutter cameras (a stereo pair in the front, and a stereo pair in the back), an IMU device, and a Jetson TX1 computing module. The key functions of the product are object detection, localization and real time video streaming. DragonFly Sensor Module is able to capture images with its stereo cameras, and estimate the width and depth of objects around the vehicle or robot. In addition, it provides real-time localization updates, including positions and orientations, using Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) technologies. Dr. Liu Shaoshan, Founder and Chariman of PerceptIn, demonstrated the DragonFly Sensor Module and elaborated its core functions and application scenarios to HKEIA Judge Panel. He addressed, "As the forerunner providing autonomous driving technology, we are pleased that the cutting-edge innovative technology is recognized as a distinguished product for industries. We will strive for product excellence and provide more innovative, quality products for customers demanding safer, lower-cost, and higher-efficient autonomous driving technology for their robots and vehicles." Besides the DragonFly Sensor Module, PerceptIn also provides customized solutions targeted different application scenarios. For example, DragonFly Pod is equipped for corporate and university campuses and areas with limited traffic to transport employees and goods. Another solution named DragonFly Intelligent Advertising vehicle, which is applied as retail channel and advertising channel, is popular among visitors during the exhibition. About PerceptIn About Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association About Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) Media contact: View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/perceptins-dragonfly-sensor-module-wins-hkeia-gold-award-2018-for-outstanding-innovation-and-technology-300733548.html SOURCE PerceptIn |