How does Ouster Gemini Work?

The Ouster Gemini Platform detects, tracks, and classifies objects from the Ouster digital lidar point cloud streams. The point cloud data feeds into a computer, either a propriety Ouster edge computer, called Catalyst, or to a customer's own servers. From there, Ouster Gemini detects objects, their current geo-position, speed, and direction of movement with a high degree of accuracy. Customers can ingest this data -- commonly referred to as an “object list” -- as a JSON stream over either MQTT or TCP protocols, into their custom business logic pipelines, converting the 3D lidar detection data into actionable notifications and alerts.

Why should I use the Ouster Gemini Platform?

The Ouster Gemini Platform offers accurate and robust people and vehicle tracking data to complement or even replace cameras used for monitoring retail stores, securing sensitive sites, or tracking city traffic. Beyond performance improvements, the range of 3D lidar sensors allows you to install fewer sensors to cover a space, cutting down on installation cost and complexity.

How does the system compare to cameras, radar or other sensors?

Lidar delivers key benefits and serves as a complement and in some cases a replacement for other sensor systems. The key benefit of lidar is the accuracy of the spatial data - lidar can identify exactly where a person is down to approximately 1.5ft of accuracy (and usually far better) This level of accuracy dramatically improves data accuracy and reduces false alarms. Lidar also delivers longer range than cameras, and a wider field of view than both cameras and radar, reducing the number of sensors required to cover a given site.

What are the primary use cases for the platform?

Ouster Gemini is designed for applications where the sensor is stationary. The platforms are highly customizable in the analytics they provide. Our customers span perimeter security, transportation safety systems, traffic signal control, retail and customer analytics, and logistics analytics. If you believe the system can potentially help solve a problem of yours that’s not listed, please reach out.

What are the components required for the system?

Our Ouster Gemini platform requires: one lidar sensor (or more), a PoE+ injector, and a computer with Ouster Gemini Detect software running on it. We sell all of these components as a package and can help design a system architecture that works with your site’s infrastructure.

Does the system require an internet connection?

No. The object detection, classification, and analytics can all live on a segregated network or an internet-connected network. We do offer additional cloud-based tools to enhance the value of the platform, which do require an internet connection, but these tools are not required for a deployment.

How do I get started or learn more about Ouster Gemini?

You can purchase a system by reaching out to us directly. Please contact us to learn more.

Gemini

People, object detection and classification for actionable, intuitive, and tailorable insights in traffic, security, crowd, and retail management and analytics.

Read about how Gemini powers critical infrastructure

A new kind of core spatial intelligence lidar software that accurately detects, classifies, and tracks people, objects, and vehicles.

Ouster Gemini is a lidar perception software platform designed and optimized for digital lidar sensors with AI-enabled software to track, classify, and count vehicles, bicycles, objects, and people. It is purpose built to address the critical need for highly accurate and dependable 3D data in the ITS, security, and crowd analytics industry. Outperforming camera-based systems by any metric while eliminating false alarms and missed events, Ouster Gemini provides the foundation for unparalleled traffic signal actuation, road user analytics, perimeter security, and actionable insights for crowd management and retail analytics.

Centimeter Level Accuracy

To detect objects as small as a hand entering any sized custom zone.

Meshable Sensor Network

To create a live time, single screen, digital twin of any sized environment.

Dependable and Accurate Data

To create custom dashboards, analytics, reports, and actionable insights.

Reduction in Nuisance Alarms and Missed Events

More Performant Traffic Actuation with Vision Zero Benefits

AI-powered Detection, Classification and tracking VMS Integration

2D & 3D Digital Twin Visualization

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Ouster Gemini’s cloud-based portal provides a convenient way to manage deployments remotely. The interface offers centralized control and oversight and can be accessed anytime, anywhere, using a web browser.

Seamlessly configure, manage, and view Ouster Gemini lidar deployments in a unified interface
View real-time data and analytics anytime from a web-based browser

Device operations: Centrally manage devices with remote configuration and access control
Diagnostics: Improve site and device(s) reliability and uptime with health monitoring and proactive alerts
Digital twins: Real-time 2D and 3D visualizations
OTA software updates: Streamlined software updates for seamless feature enhancements
Event recordings: Record and view historical 3D event recordings
Lidar coverage: Optimize lidar sensor placement with a virtual site design simulator

Lidar perception leads to fewer false alarms and missed events.

- Perimeter security, keep-out zones and real-time alerts.
- Outdoor space monitoring for fences and gates.
- Volumetric detection means near zero false alarm rate and detection for objects as small as a phone or a hand.
- Weather and lighting condition agnostic.
- High-accuracy pedestrian and vehicle counting.
- Real time monitoring and traffic light actuation.
- Safety for vulnerable road users with pattern analysis of traffic flows, incident, and near miss recording.
- Weather and lighting condition agnostic.
- Highly durable for minimal downtime and maintenance.
- Cue management.
- User journeys and traffic flow data.
- Dwell time and advertising impressions.
- Real time occupancy counts for a full retail space.
- Each sensor can provide up to 10x more coverage than a camera
- No height restrictions for coverage in high ceilinged zones such as vaulted rooms, atriums, or entrance halls.

Raw Gemini view of a transit hub
Camera view of a transit hub
Analytic output

Raw Gemini view of a transit hub

Camera view of a transit hub

Analytic output

Integrate lidar perception seamlessly into existing infrastructure for
simple installation, setup, and maintenance.

Fast and flexible installation

Gemini is simple to install and requires fewer sensors than camera-based systems. With the Gemini sensor meshing tool it's easy to save time when adding new sensors. Featuring the options of installing the software either on a validated Catalyst edge processor or one's own servers.

Ouster Lidar Sensors

Computer

Your ComputerorOuster Catalyst Edge Pro

Software

Gemini API

Easy sensor meshing for accurate classification and tracking across the entirety of a chosen space.

Easy sensor meshing enables seamless tracking across entire sites like warehouses, construction sites, data centers, and city blocks spanning miles. Adding sensors expands any coverage area with uninterrupted handoffs from one sensor to the next.

Privacy Protection

Gemini's spatial intelligence capabilities cover indoor and outdoor environments, enabling customer tracking, security, and crowd analysis without compromising privacy in public areas or collecting personal or identifying data.

360 coverage of complex spaces with unlimited custom zones.
Live digital twin of any space with one continuous view.
Data-driven behavioral insights and guidance for action.
Complex insights into customer flows and time spent.
No facial, racial, gender, or other identifying information.

We're building software designed for progress.

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