Sony Depthsensing Solutions
[PRIVATE]HQ: Brussels, Belgium · Est. 2009 · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Sony Depthsensing Solutions: 2 models. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Brussels, Belgium
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
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.
Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 133 months ago.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Sony Depthsensing Solutions.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
President
Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Sony Depthsensing Solutions x BMWJan 1, 2015
MOST RECENT · Sony Depthsensing Solutions x BMW · 2015-01-01 · with BMW · OPERATING
FAQ
What is Sony Depthsensing Solutions?
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.
What does Sony Depthsensing Solutions make?
Sony Depthsensing Solutions has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: IMX479 SPAD Depth Sensor, DepthSense (Sony Depthsensing Solutions builds physical robots).
Is Sony Depthsensing Solutions publicly traded?
No. Sony Depthsensing Solutions is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Sony Depthsensing Solutions?
Akihiro Hasegawa is the ceo of Sony Depthsensing Solutions, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Sony Depthsensing Solutions?
Sony Depthsensing Solutions is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Sony Depthsensing Solutions headquartered?
Sony Depthsensing Solutions is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
Who owns Sony Depthsensing Solutions?
Sony Depthsensing Solutions is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Sony Depthsensing Solutions operate robots?
Sony Depthsensing Solutions is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Sony Depthsensing Solutions a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Sony Depthsensing Solutions ranks in roughly the top 37% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Sony Depthsensing Solutions founded?
Sony Depthsensing Solutions was founded in 2009.
Is Sony Depthsensing Solutions safe?
Sony Depthsensing Solutions has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.