Orbbec

Orbbec is a Chinese 3D vision technology company and a component supplier for the medical robotics industry. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market (688322.SH) in July 2022 as what the company described as the “first 3D vision stock,” Orbbec provides depth cameras and AI vision solutions that power rehabilitation robots, surgical navigation systems, and healthcare monitoring applications across China and globally.

Company Overview

Founded in 2013 by Dr. Huang Yuanhao, a Peking University alumnus with doctoral training at City University of Hong Kong and postdoctoral research at MIT, Orbbec has assembled a research team comprising experts from MIT, Apple, IBM, and AMD. The company broke international technology monopolies in 2015 by achieving mass production of consumer-grade 3D sensors with fully independent intellectual property.

Headquartered in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, Orbbec operates R&D and manufacturing facilities across Foshan, Shanghai, Xi’an, and Troy, Michigan (USA). The company maintains a 102,000-square-meter manufacturing base in Shunde with annual capacity for 10 million sensors and 1 million robot terminals, complemented by a Vietnam facility providing global supply chain resilience.

As of 2024, Orbbec holds over 1,000 authorized patents with invention patents accounting for more than 40% of the portfolio. The company commands over 70% market share in China’s service robot vision segment and serves hundreds of robotics enterprises worldwide.

Core Products

Gemini Series (Stereo Vision)

The flagship product line for robotics applications, utilizing active stereo IR technology with Orbbec’s custom ASIC for high-quality depth processing. The Gemini 330 series (335, 336, 335L, 336L, 335Lg) serves as the primary choice for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robot arms, and medical service robots.

At CES 2026, Orbbec unveiled the Gemini 305 for robotic wrist mounting with 4cm ultra-close imaging capability, and the Gemini 345Lg featuring IP67 protection for outdoor medical logistics applications.

Femto Series (Time-of-Flight)

High-precision ToF cameras including Femto Mega with integrated NVIDIA Jetson Nano computing and Power over Ethernet connectivity, designed for healthcare monitoring, fall detection, and body scanning applications. Femto Bolt serves as the Azure Kinect alternative for medical and research institutions.

Astra Series (Structured Light)

Established product line based on structured light technology, widely deployed in rehabilitation training systems and interactive healthcare applications.

Technology & Innovation

Orbbec maintains broad coverage across six major 3D sensing technology routes:

• Structured Light: High-precision depth mapping for controlled environments
• Active Stereo Vision: Reliable indoor/outdoor operation for robotics
• iToF/dToF: High frame rate depth acquisition for real-time applications
• LiDAR: Long-range sensing for autonomous navigation
• Industrial 3D Measurement: Precision metrology applications

The company’s proprietary ASICs enable on-device depth processing, reducing latency and power consumption critical for medical robotics applications. Full integration with NVIDIA Isaac ROS, Jetson platforms, and major robotics frameworks ensures direct deployment.

Medical Robotics Applications

Rehabilitation Robots

Orbbec’s depth cameras enable skeleton tracking for personalized rehabilitation programs, providing detailed motion capture of joint angles and movement patterns. The company provides OEM manufacturing services for rehabilitation robot companies, recently delivering batches with 20% faster assembly through modular production techniques.

Healthcare partners including MIRA Rehab use Orbbec cameras to create therapeutic exergames that improve rehabilitation outcomes through gamified training.

Surgical and Clinical Systems

3D vision systems support:

• Automatic patient positioning for CT/radiological scanning, reducing radiation dose
• Anatomical measurement and digital records for optimized scan settings
• Fall detection and monitoring for elderly and high-risk populations
• Telemedicine and remote consultation platforms

Service Robots

Hospital logistics robots, including systems developed by one of Japan’s top three automakers, use Orbbec Gemini 2 cameras for autonomous navigation in clinical environments.

Market Presence

Orbbec products serve over 1,000 global customers and developers. Key partnerships include:

• NVIDIA: Preferred Partner in NVIDIA Partner Network, integrated with Isaac ROS and Jetson Thor
• Microsoft: Joint development of Azure Kinect camera
• Universal Robots: AI Accelerator toolkit featuring Orbbec Gemini 335Lg
• Advantech: Collaborative robotics platform showcased at iREX 2025

The company’s dual manufacturing presence in China (Shunde) and Vietnam provides capacity assurance and supply chain diversification for global robotics customers.

Key Milestones

• 2013: Founded in Shenzhen by Dr. Huang Yuanhao
• 2015: First mass production of consumer-grade 3D sensors in China
• 2017: Launched world’s first commercial 3D face payment device with Ant Financial
• 2020: Received Wu Wenjun AI Science and Technology Progress Award
• 2022: Listed on SSE STAR Market as “first 3D vision stock”
• 2025: Achieved profitability with RMB 714 million revenue (first three quarters)
• 2026: Unveiled Gemini 305/345Lg and China-Vietnam dual manufacturing hub at CES

Frequently Asked Questions

What role does Orbbec play in medical robotics?

Orbbec is a component supplier providing 3D vision systems (depth cameras) that serve as the “eyes” for medical robots. The company does not manufacture medical devices directly but supplies critical perception technology to rehabilitation robot manufacturers, surgical system developers, and healthcare automation companies.

Are Orbbec products medical devices?

Orbbec’s 3D cameras are general-purpose vision sensors used across robotics, retail, fitness, and healthcare applications. They are not registered as medical devices with NMPA, FDA, or CE. Medical device manufacturers integrate these sensors into their certified systems.

What is Orbbec’s stock code?

Orbbec trades on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market under the code 688322.SH. The company went public in July 2022.