AI cameras for businesses
Cameras with a built-in AI processor that analyse images on the device itself.
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About the category
What it is and what it is for
AI cameras combine image sensor and AI processor in one housing. They detect objects, defects or codes on the device and pass on only the result — saving computers and bandwidth and keeping image data on site. Some models also provide depth information.
Typical uses in business
- Visual quality inspection on the line, e.g. for scratches or missing parts.
- Counting and sorting parts and reading codes.
- Vision for small robots and prototypes.
- Monitoring areas without sending images to the cloud.
What businesses should check before buying
- Image sensor, optics and lighting to match the smallest defect.
- Performance of the AI processor and supported model formats.
- Interfaces to controls and IT: Ethernet, digital inputs and outputs.
- Housing and ingress protection for the environment, software updates.
Integration & effortEffort: medium
What matters is the data: sample images of good and defective parts, stable lighting and a trained model. The camera itself is quickly connected; integrating it with the controls and approval by quality assurance take time.
In the catalogue
AI cameras: 2 products at a glance
Details according to the manufacturers. Order: products with a guide price first, then by name. Partners get no preference.
| Product | Manufacturer | Country | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAK 4 D (AI depth camera)Luxonis AI depth camera with on-device inference for vision pilots in industry and robotics. | Luxonis | United States | from approx. €940 |
| MaixCAM2 AI camera (AX630C, 3.2 TOPS)Open-source Sipeed AI camera with AX630C for vision prototypes, education and maker projects. | Sipeed | China | on request |
Guide prices: non-binding, rounded, excl. VAT, shipping and duties. Listed does not mean partner.
Software that fits
- OpenCV (opens in a new tab)Open source · Apache-2.0Proven library for classic image processing such as measurement and filtering.
- Ultralytics YOLO (opens in a new tab)Open source · AGPL-3.0Detects objects and defects in real time; an enterprise licence is available for closed-source products.
- Luxonis DepthAI (opens in a new tab)Open source · MITSDK for OAK cameras: depth and AI models directly on the camera.
- Anomalib (opens in a new tab)Open source · Apache-2.0Anomaly-detection library that works even with few images of defects.
- MVTec HALCON (opens in a new tab)CommercialIndustrial machine-vision software with measurement, inspection and deep-learning tools.
Licence details without guarantee — the project’s own licence is authoritative. We can set up and integrate it for you at a fixed price.
Research
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FAQ
Questions about AI cameras
- How much do products in “AI cameras” cost?
- 1 of the 2 products in this category in the OROBO catalogue has a public guide price: from approx. €940. These are rounded entry prices according to the manufacturers, excluding VAT, shipping and duties. The others are available on request only. Only the seller’s quote is binding.
- Which manufacturers does OROBO list for “AI cameras”?
- In this category OROBO lists 2 manufacturers from 2 countries: China (1), United States (1). In the catalogue: Luxonis, Sipeed. OROBO currently has no partner agreement with any of these manufacturers — listed does not mean partner.
- Does OROBO sell these products itself?
- No. OROBO brokers and does not sell anything itself. We check your need and intended use, screen buyer and seller against the EU and US sanctions lists and obtain the quote from the manufacturer or its dealer. Contract, payment, delivery and warranty run directly between you and the seller. Brokering is free for you; for now we broker for buyers in the EU, the EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
- What does OROBO need for a request?
- Quantity, goal and timing — and a budget if you know it. The hardware advisor helps you find the right class of hardware in a few steps. Requests are free and without obligation; your contact details only go to the seller with your consent.
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Product details and prices come from manufacturers’ public information (as of 3 Nov 2026, foreign currencies converted at the ECB rate). Prices are non-binding, rounded guide values excluding VAT, shipping and duties; only the seller’s quote is binding. Category texts are general information and do not replace a case-by-case assessment.