Camsense

What Camsense does

Camsense (深圳市欢创科技股份有限公司), founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen's Longhua District, is a privately-held Chinese deep-technology company specializing in high-precision visual spatial positioning for robotics, VR/AR, and industrial/medical applications. Its core technology combines proprietary infrared optical positioning algorithms (Camsense HPP SDK) with self-designed ASIC image processing chips (C1, C2, C3), enabling sub-millimeter monocular positioning accuracy and high-throughput image processing (up to 4K at 3000FPS). The company operates a vertically integrated model with three product lines: consumer and service-robot lidar (X1, X2, T2, D2); VR/AR 6DoF hand controller tracking systems (Camsense XR); and high-precision industrial positioning systems (M Pro, S) achieving sub-0.2mm accuracy for applications such as aerospace robotic arm calibration.

Camsense monetizes primarily through B2B hardware sales to OEMs, with approximately 70% of revenue from consumer lidar products (mostly robot vacuum brands) and growing contributions from VR/AR and industrial segments. The customer base includes most leading Chinese robot vacuum manufacturers (Xiaomi, Roborock, Dreame, Ecovacs, 360, Midea, Haier, Ecovacs, Baole), VR/AR partners (iQIYI, Yijing Virtual, HTC ecosystem via Qualcomm XR2 authorization), and high-precision industrial clients (COMAC for aircraft manufacturing, CTI for testing/inspection). Distribution is conducted through direct enterprise sales, industry exhibitions (CES, AWE, World VR Industry Conference), and OEM/embedded integration partnerships. The company has cumulative lidar shipments exceeding 1 million units, monthly peaks over 100,000 units, and a 30,000+ sqm self-owned factory with 30,000+ units/day capacity.

The business is funded through multi-stage venture capital (over 300M RMB cumulatively raised through Angel, Pre-A, A, A+, B-series, C1, and an undisclosed 2024 round) from investors including East Fuhai (5 rounds since 2016), Tongge Venture Capital, HTC's industrial fund, Wisdom Internet Industry Fund, and Shenzhen SASAC's Shenzhi City Group. As of 2024, Camsense has 600+ employees across five Chinese cities (Shenzhen, Huizhou, Beijing, Qingdao, Suzhou), with R&D representing 70%+ of headquarters staff. The company holds 200+ patent applications (100+ granted), is designated a National-Level Specialized and Novel 'Little Giant' Enterprise by China's MIIT (2022), and is recognized as a Shenzhen Potential Technology Unicorn. CEO Zhou Kun (founder) trained under Tsinghua Shenzhen academician Dai Qionghai in computer vision.

Name

Camsense

Legal name

深圳市欢创科技股份有限公司

Website

https://www.camsense.cn/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camsense (深圳市欢创科技股份有限公司) is a Shenzhen-based Chinese deep-tech company founded in 2014 that designs self-developed ASIC chips and proprietary infrared-optical positioning algorithms to deliver sub-millimeter visual spatial positioning for robot vacuum and service robot OEMs, VR/AR device makers, and industrial/medical customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spatial Positioning Sensors and Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Imaging Sensors (CMOS/CCD/ToF/Depth) (HDAHALAF), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Visual spatial positioning
• Robot LiDAR sensors
• VR 6DOF tracking
• Industrial positioning systems
• ASIC image processing chips

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consumer Lidar Products: Sales of laser radar sensors for robot vacuum cleaners and service robots. Products include Camsense X1, X2, D2, T2, L2 series. Main revenue driver, accounting for approximately 70% of revenue. Revenue is one-time hardware sales with repeat orders from major customers.
2. VR/AR Positioning Systems: Sales of 6DoF VR hand controller tracking systems and XR spatial positioning solutions. Includes both hardware modules and technology licensing. Growing revenue stream with increasing customer adoption and mass production shipments.
3. Industrial/Medical Positioning Systems: High-precision positioning systems (Camsense M Pro, Camsense S) for industrial inspection, medical surgery navigation, and aerospace applications. Products like Camsense S used in COMAC aircraft manufacturing for robotic arm calibration and navigation. Premium positioning with sub-0.2mm accuracy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camsense designs, manufactures and sells visual spatial positioning technology products, including LiDAR sensors for robot vacuums and service robots (Camsense X1/X2/D2/T2/T3), 6DOF VR/AR hand controller tracking systems (Camsense XR), and high-precision positioning systems for industrial and medical applications (Camsense M Pro, Camsense S). The company also develops proprietary ASIC image processing chips (C1, C2) and the Camsense HPP SDK positioning algorithm that power its sensor portfolio.

Product overview

Camsense offers a comprehensive spatial positioning technology portfolio with three product lines: Robotics LiDAR Series (X1, X2, T2, D2) for robot navigation and SLAM applications; VR/AR Solutions (Camsense XR) providing 6DOF hand controller tracking; and Industrial/Medical Systems (M Pro, S) offering sub-millimeter positioning accuracy. These products share the core Camsense® HPP spatial positioning algorithm platform and are powered by proprietary ASIC chips (C1, C2). The company serves sweeping robots, service robots, VR/AR, industrial measurement, and surgical navigation markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camsense X1: 高性价比消费级激光雷达，2018年量产，用于扫地机器人导航
• Camsense X2
• Camsense T2
• Camsense D2
• Camsense XR
• Camsense M Pro
• Camsense S
• Camsense HPP SDK
• Camsense C1
• Camsense C2

Products and services

• Camsense X1 Laser Radar High cost-performance consumer-grade LiDAR for robotic navigation, obstacle avoidance, and SLAM applications in sweeping robots and service robots. Features monocular spatial positioning accuracy below 1mm. Targeted at robot vacuum OEMs and service robot manufacturers.
• Camsense X2 Miniaturized LiDAR Second-generation miniaturized LiDAR with 3000Hz sampling frequency, <2.5% measurement accuracy, and 37.1mm ultra-low height design. Suitable for space-constrained sweeping robots.
• Camsense T2 dTOF Radar dTOF (direct Time of Flight) radar providing high-precision distance measurement for robotics applications.
• Camsense D2 Triangulation LiDAR Triangulation-based LiDAR product for robotic navigation applications in sweeping robots and service robots.
• Camsense T3 dTOF Laser Radar dTOF laser radar achieving millimeter-level positioning accuracy at close range (3mm accuracy within 0.6m), improving near-range measurement accuracy by 80% over comparable consumer-grade TOF radar. For consumer robotics.
• Camsense XR VR/AR Tracking System High-performance VR/AR tracking system providing monocular visual 6DOF hand controller positioning. Based on Inside-out positioning technology with multi-sensor fusion (infrared + IMU + deep learning). Targeted at VR headset OEMs and XR device makers.
• Camsense 6DOF VR Hand Controller Solution 6DOF VR hand controller solution based on Qualcomm XR2 platform, featuring ultra-wideband linear motor, 35mA working current, and 50h+ battery life. Released at 2022 World VR Industry Conference in Nanchang.
• Camsense Ring-Free 6DOF VR Hand Controller Next-generation ring-free 6DOF VR controller using infrared sensors and IMU with deep learning for high-precision motion tracking. Eliminates traditional light ring design for improved aesthetics and usability. Targets VR/AR headset OEMs.
• Camsense M Pro High-Precision Positioning System High-precision positioning system with sub-millimeter (0.2mm) accuracy for industrial measurement, robot positioning, and surgical navigation applications. Targeted at industrial testing institutions, aerospace companies, and medical device makers.
• Camsense S Mobile High-Precision Positioning System Mobile high-precision positioning system for real-time 6DOF tracking of robotic arm endpoints in large spaces, used in aerospace manufacturing and industrial automation. Passed acceptance by COMAC in 2018 for aircraft manufacturing robotic arm calibration.
• Camsense C1 ASIC Image Processing Chip First-generation high-performance low-cost ASIC image processing chip with high-speed image processing engine supporting up to 4K resolution and 3000FPS. Supports multiple CMOS sensor types. Can replace imported chips at lower cost. Applied in LiDAR ranging and 3D scanning. Targeted at LiDAR module manufacturers and OEMs.
• Camsense C2 ASIC Image Processing Chip (Second Generation) Second-generation high-performance ASIC image processing chip with enhanced processing capability, higher real-time performance, reliability, and improved supply availability compared to C1. Targeted at LiDAR module manufacturers and OEMs.
• Camsense C3 ASIC Image Processing Chip (Third Generation) Third-generation high-performance ASIC image processing chip with further enhancements over C2. Targeted at LiDAR module manufacturers and OEMs.
• Camsense HPP SDK Positioning Algorithm Proprietary infrared optical positioning algorithm embedded in chips and sensors, providing industry-leading high-precision positioning capabilities for LiDAR and VR/AR applications. Available for integration into customer systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lidar shipments reached 1 million+ cumulative units, with monthly peaks at 100,000+ units
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 亿境虚拟coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Joint MR solution development and launch at 2022 World VR Industry Conference. Co-hosted MR solution promotion event at Nanchang exhibition.亿境 provides headset hardware while Camsense provides controller technology.
• 高通 (Qualcomm)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Authorized XR technology partner receiving XR2 platform global technology authorization. Camsense provides 6DoF visual positioning technology on Qualcomm XR platform. Strategic partnership for VR/AR market expansion.
• 清华大学深圳研究生院minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019University partnership for high-precision positioning joint laboratory. Collaborative research on Guangdong/Shenzhen major research projects.
• 上海大学minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joint R&D partnership for Camsense S high-precision positioning system for COMAC aerospace applications.
• 乐视minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2016Strategic partner and investor in Pre-A round (10M RMB). Previously customer for smart TV gaming controller products. Provided capital and strategic direction.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hesai Group: Hesai is a leading Chinese LiDAR company publicly listed on Nasdaq. Directly comparable to Camsense as a China-based LiDAR manufacturer targeting robotics and automotive customers, though Hesai is much larger and more automotive-focused.
• RoboSense (Suteng Innovation): RoboSense is a Chinese LiDAR sensor company publicly listed in Hong Kong. Closest direct competitor to Camsense in the consumer robotics and automotive LiDAR space with comparable technology stack and customer overlap in robot vacuums.
• Ouster (formerly Velodyne): US-based LiDAR company serving robotics, industrial, and automotive markets. Direct competitor in the multi-segment LiDAR space; comparable technology positioning but different geographic focus and capital base.
• PixArt Imaging: Taiwan-based image sensor and IC design company specializing in optical navigation, gesture recognition, and VR/AR tracking sensors. Comparable to Camsense's VR controller tracking technology and consumer-grade optical sensing approach.
• Movella (Xsens): Provider of inertial sensor modules and motion tracking solutions for VR/AR, robotics, and industrial applications. Comparable to Camsense's 6DoF tracking technology and industrial positioning systems, particularly in VR/AR hand controller and body tracking.

Broad incumbents

• SICK AG: German industrial sensor and LiDAR manufacturer with a broad portfolio across factory automation, logistics, and safety. Comparable to Camsense's industrial positioning systems (Camsense M Pro, Camsense S) targeting high-precision measurement applications.
• OmniVision Technologies: Global CMOS image sensor designer and supplier. Comparable to Camsense's imaging sensor and ASIC chip technology; both serve consumer electronics, robotics, and automotive customers with image-capture silicon.
• Sony Semiconductor Solutions: Dominant supplier of CMOS image sensors globally and a potential competitor/supplier to Camsense's array sensor approach. Comparable in image sensing technology, though vastly larger and broader in scope.
• HTC VIVE: Taiwan-based VR headset maker and Camsense investor (HTC industrial fund). Comparable as VR ecosystem participant and potential customer for Camsense XR controller technology; broader incumbent in VR hardware.
• STMicroelectronics: Global semiconductor company producing MEMS sensors, image sensors, and ASICs for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications. Comparable to Camsense's ASIC chip and sensor strategy; much larger incumbent across multiple sensor categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/camsense2
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shenzhen-camsense-technologies-co-ltd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds11 records

Investors15 records

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M&A

Investments

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