RidgeRun Linux Camera Drivers - Case Studies

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This section includes an overview of RidgeRun’s work in embedded software across several industries. Our involvement in driver development and software services supports advancements in robotics, medical devices, automotive systems, entertainment, and more. In the following sections you’ll find examples of how we’ve contributed to the integration and operation of new technologies, reflecting our dedication to supporting innovation in embedded software.

Robotics

Embedded software plays a role in robotics, enabling control over motors and sensors, and implementing algorithms for navigation and decision-making. This allows robots to adapt to dynamic situations and operate seamlessly in diverse environments.

RidgeRun has worked in the development of drivers for cameras, lidars, accelerometers and gyroscopes for environment perception that provides information to localization and mapping algorithms. Also we've worked in projects to develop drivers for cameras that enable video streaming for teleoperation and remote monitoring. These are a few examples of use cases of our work in the drivers development, while our customers are working on:

  • Food / goods delivery
  • Drones
  • Warehouse robots
  • Humanoids
  • Inspection robots
  • Defense robots

Medical and Healthcare

Embedded software is crucial in medical devices, enabling precise control over sensors and actuators, and implementing algorithms for diagnostics and treatment. This allows medical devices to adapt to patient needs and operate seamlessly in various healthcare environments.

RidgeRun offers software services and drivers to enhance medical devices, allowing them to sense patient conditions, process data, and execute actions in real-time. In this area we've developed drivers for data and image acquisition from cameras and microphones, also enabling audio and video streaming for the medical equipment. Our customers are working on:

  • Endoscopy devices
  • Dental devices
  • Optical devices
  • Bioscience research
  • Patient monitoring
  • Bioengineering

Automotive

From engine management and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to infotainment and connectivity features, embedded software enables vehicles to operate efficiently, safely, and seamlessly.

RidgeRun's software services and drivers in this specific industry area enable the integration of technologies such as autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and computer vision to revolutionize the driving experience. We have developed software products and camera drivers in projects to enable computer vision solutions such as object tracking, object detection, and more. We have also worked on projects to enable multi-camera synchronous systems, as well as infotainment systems. These are some of the areas our customers are working on:

  • Food / Goods Delivery
  • Heavy Machines
  • Public Transportation
  • Cargo
  • Ridesharing
  • Remote Driving

Entertainment

By continuously innovating and optimizing embedded software solutions, RidgeRun software services and products support the entertainment and media industry to deliver compelling, immersive, and personalized experiences to consumers.

RidgeRun provides embedded software solutions for a wide range of devices including smart TVs, game consoles, streaming devices, and virtual reality headsets. Our software products and drivers enable seamless integration of hardware components, user interfaces, and multimedia content delivery systems.

We have worked on projects to enable multi-video content management, video delivery, and video storage systems. Also video and audio display and recording optimization. Other projects have involved the development of embedded metadata in video streams for real-time data management. These are examples of our projects while our customers are working on:

  • Content Delivery Systems
  • Infotainment Devices
  • Virtual Reality Applications
  • Sports Analytics
  • Streaming Devices
  • Digital Media Players