AI-InfraSolutions has partnered with Stemmer Imaging to develop an innovative 360° panoramic camera head. This collaboration, which integrates AI-InfraSolutions’ mobile mapping capabilities with Stemmer Imaging’s high-resolution machine vision expertise, marks a significant advancement in high-quality geospatial data acquisition and analysis.
Against the backdrop of the growing demand for precise geospatial data, this partnership has led to the creation of a state-of-the-art 360° panoramic camera head that is aimed at redefining the future of geospatial mapping. It is designed for automated data collection in applications such as identifying traffic signs, assessing road conditions, and monitoring the environment. This technology enables municipalities and companies to efficiently manage assets and adopt predictive maintenance strategies.
Overcoming technical challenges
The 360° panoramic camera head, engineered through Stemmer Imaging’s More Engineering Services and supported by its Technical Competence Center (TCC), delivers 180MP resolution with 360° horizontal and 120° vertical coverage. It captures synchronized images every 5m at driving speeds of up to 100km/h, making it an ideal solution for large-scale geospatial mapping projects.
The development of the 360° camera head posed several technical challenges, including selecting optimal sensors, synchronizing image capture with GNSS systems, and minimizing parallax for smooth panoramic stitching. Stemmer Imaging’s engineering expertise and precise intrinsic calibration were instrumental in addressing these challenges. The result is a robust solution capable of continuous high-speed recording for up to 247km (expandable to 496km).
Delivering AI-ready data for geospatial applications
After the images have been captured, AI-InfraSolutions’ powerful AI-driven data processing algorithms automatically prepare the data for further analysis. This system is particularly effective in areas such as infrastructure asset management and road condition monitoring. Offline post-processing features, including tone mapping and panoramic stitching, ensure that the collected data is refined for optimal accuracy. By delivering AI-ready, high-resolution data, this solution can help businesses in the geospatial mapping industry to improve their operational efficiency, decision-making, and cost-saving through predictive maintenance.
“We are proud to partner with Stemmer Imaging to redefine the possibilities of high-quality mobile mapping at scale,” says Jeroen Zanen, founder and CEO of AI-InfraSolutions. “By combining our innovative approach with Stemmer Imaging’s leading vision, we are elevating our solutions to an unmatched level.”
