Hello everyone,
I recently purchased a ZED-X stereo camera and I am exploring options for mechanical stabilization.
My main question is whether a gimbal can be used effectively with the ZED-X, and if so, under what constraints.
More specifically, I would like to understand:
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Is the ZED-X designed to be mounted on a gimbal, or is it expected to be rigidly mounted?
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Are there known issues when using a gimbal with a stereo camera (e.g. rolling shutter effects, baseline distortion, synchronization, calibration drift)?
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Does Stereolabs provide any official recommendations or best practices regarding gimbal usage?
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Are there specific gimbal models or stabilization approaches (2-axis vs 3-axis, IMU-assisted, software stabilization) that work better with ZED-X?
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How does gimbal motion interact with depth estimation, visual odometry, and SLAM in the ZED SDK?
My use case involves mobile / UAV-mounted perception, so vibration isolation and motion smoothness are important, but I want to avoid degrading stereo depth quality or breaking calibration assumptions.
If anyone has practical experience using ZED-X (or similar stereo rigs) on a gimbal, I’d really appreciate insights, pitfalls, or example setups.
Thanks in advance!