3D Laser profiler sensors are designed to be fix mounted above a moving platform such as a conveyor.  The sensor is triggered by an encoder that ensures the acquisition is at speed.

Output data is represented as individual profiles, a depth map, or a point cloud.

There are multiple laser profiler designs. A traditional design includes one sensor and one laser.  To overcome occlusions a dual-camera single-laser design should be considered, such as the Matrox AltiZ.  These profile sensors output 3D data over a standard GigE Vision® interface and operates seamlessly with either Matrox Imaging, MIL or Design Assistant, or suitable third-party machine vision software.