sony-depthsensing-solutions x google

Sony Depthsensing Solutions (formerly SoftKinetic Systems) develops 3D time-of-flight (ToF) depth sensors and gesture recognition software for automotive, robotics, mobile, and AR/VR applications. A subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Solutions, the Brussels-based team created the DepthSense® line of CMOS ToF sensors and cameras, with deployments in BMW's gesture control system and Sony's AIBO entertainment robot. The company is now pioneering SPAD-based dToF depth sensors for automotive LiDAR and in-cabin monitoring systems.

Google (Alphabet, NASDAQ: GOOGL) develops AI, cloud computing, and autonomous driving technology. [Waymo](/companies/waymo) is Alphabet's autonomous driving division. Google's DeepMind leads AI research, and Google Cloud provides AI infrastructure for robotics and physical AI companies.