RealSense's new Min-Z update lets robots see objects just 2cm from their fingertips
chrismatthieu · x · 2026-10-29
RealSense shipped a Min-Z update that lets the D405 depth camera perceive objects as close as 2cm from the sensor. The author demos installing it via Perception Studio and notes it is ideal for robotic grippers, manipulation, and humanoid hands, where the camera no longer goes blind at the moment of grasping.
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