Intel RealSense cameras are still made and sold, but not by Intel. On July 11, 2025, the RealSense business became an independent company, RealSense, Inc., with a $50 million Series A that included Intel Capital and the MediaTek Innovation Fund (spinout announcement). The familiar D435, D455, D405 and D415 cameras are still on the product list, alongside newer models such as the D555 PoE. You buy them from the RealSense store at realsenseai.com or through distributors, and the SDK now lives under the realsenseai organization on GitHub.
Checked on October 19, 2026.
What changed when RealSense left Intel
- Who sells the cameras: RealSense, Inc., based in Santa Clara and led by CEO Nadav Orbach. Its site states that certain Intel RealSense products are sold by RealSense, Inc. under license from Intel, which is why you’ll still see “Intel RealSense” on boxes and listings.
- Where Intel’s page points: Intel’s RealSense overview page now says the line is RealSense, Inc. Its Store, Developers and Sales buttons all lead to realsenseai.com.
- Existing customers: the spinout announcement says the new company will keep supporting its existing customers and product roadmap. It reports more than 3,000 customers and says its depth cameras are in 60% of the world’s AMRs and humanoid robots, a company figure rather than an independent count.
- The SDK: the open-source librealsense code moved to github.com/realsenseai/librealsense. If your build scripts or ROS setup clone from the old IntelRealSense path, check that they now resolve to the new location.
Which RealSense cameras are on sale now
The RealSense product page lists these depth camera families as of this check:
- D430 Series (D435, D435i, D435f, D435if, D436): wide field of view and global shutter depth, the common choice for robot arms and indoor robots. The “i” models add an IMU.
- D450 Series (D455, D455f, D456, D457): a wider stereo baseline for longer range on mobile robots. The D457 uses a GMSL/FAKRA connector for vehicles and industrial robots instead of USB.
- D555 Series (D555 PoE): an Ethernet camera, covered below.
- D585 Pro Series: listed as the flagship. Detailed public specifications were limited at the time of this check.
- D405: close-range, sub-millimeter depth in a small body, used for wrist cameras and grasping close up.
- D415: high-accuracy close-range scanning and inspection.
- Industrial 3D Vision (GMSL): cameras for industrial vehicles and machines.
The company also sells RealSense ID facial authentication modules, which are not depth cameras for robots.
If you’re choosing between the two most common robot cameras, our D455 vs D435i comparison covers range, shutter and IMU differences. For other brands and depth methods, see the robot depth camera selection guide.
What the D555 PoE adds
The D555 is the first model released around the spinout, and it targets the main weakness of the USB cameras: cable length and robustness. From the D555 product page:
- Power and data over one Ethernet cable, with industrial cable runs up to 100 m. A USB-C port is also included.
- IP65 sealing against dust and water jets.
- Global shutter on both depth and RGB, plus a built-in IMU.
- Depth up to 1280 × 720 at 90 fps, with an 87° × 58° depth field of view and about 26 cm minimum depth.
- Native ROS 2 streaming over Ethernet, without a USB connection or bridge program.
- Operating range of −20 °C to 50 °C and about 5.5 W typical power.
That makes it a fit for robots and machines where a USB cable to the computer would be too long or too fragile. For a camera on a desktop robot arm, a USB D435 or D405 is simpler.
Where to buy and how to check the price
- Start at the RealSense store linked from realsenseai.com. It’s the official channel, and Intel’s own page sends buyers there.
- Compare with authorized distributors that list the same model, such as FRAMOS, especially if you need volume pricing or local shipping.
- Match the exact model suffix before you pay. A D435 and a D435i differ by the IMU, and the “f” versions add an IR-pass filter, so a listing that just says “RealSense D435” may not be the one you need.
We haven’t listed prices here because the store sets them by region and changes them. Check the store page on the day you order.
Is it safe to design a robot around RealSense now?
The spinout settled the question of whether Intel would keep the line going. The cameras now come from a company whose whole business is RealSense, with funding from Intel Capital and MediaTek. The remaining risk is ordinary supplier risk for a young company. If a camera model is critical to a product, ask your distributor about lifecycle and last-time-buy notices, as you would for any sensor.
If you’re building a low-cost arm that uses a camera, see our SO-101 robot arm kit guide.