What are stereoscopic cameras?

Stereoscopic cameras, or stereo cameras, consist of two cameras positioned at a fixed distance apart, mimicking human binocular vision to provide advanced visual perception. By capturing two slightly different images simultaneously, these cameras enable autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to perform depth estimation—calculating the distance to objects in their environment—and create richer, more detailed spatial awareness.

This technology allows AMRs to “see” and interpret their surroundings with greater accuracy, improving navigation, obstacle detection, and environment understanding in complex industrial settings. Because AMRs often operate in harsh conditions, stereoscopic cameras designed for these robots are built to withstand challenges such as low or poor indoor lighting, vibrations caused by robot movement, and exposure to dust or other industrial elements.