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Do a deep dive into various camera technologies and understand how they enhance the performance of camera-based devices and help machines see better.

Autonomous Mobile RobotsCamera ApplicationsMobilityRobotic Operating System (ROS)Technology Deep Dive

What are the Key Engineering Challenges in Autonomous Docking Systems and How are they Solved? (Part 2)

Arun Asokan
by Arun Asokan
Designing an ROS 2-based autonomous docking system is only half the story. Deploying it in the real world is another matter entirely. Since real industrial environments don’t cooperate with textbook assumptions, understanding these challenges will help you assess what ‘robust’ really means in this context. In part 1 of this......
Camera ApplicationsMobilityOur Product InsightsRGB-IRTechnology Deep Dive

What Makes e-con Systems’ STURDeCAM57 An Ideal Camera for Driver & Occupant Monitoring

Suresh Madhu
by Suresh Madhu
Driver and occupant monitoring systems place different demands on in-cabin imaging. e-con Systems’ STURDeCAM57 addresses both through a 5MP global shutter sensor, separate RGB and IR streaming, integrated 940nm IR LEDs, and a built-in ISP. The RGB-IR capability supports facial analysis for driver monitoring and improves passenger/object classification for occupant...
Sensor and ISPTechnology Deep DiveTime-of-Flight (ToF)

What is a spatial filter, and how does it enhance Depth Quality in ToF Cameras?

Prabu Kumar
by Prabu Kumar
Prabu KumarPrabu is the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Camera Products at e-con Systems, and comes with a rich experience of more than 15 years in the embedded vision space. He brings to the table a deep knowledge in USB cameras, embedded vision cameras, vision algorithms and FPGAs. He......
Camera ApplicationsMobilityOur Product InsightsRGB-IRTechnology Deep Dive

e-con Systems Launches STURDeCAM57: A 5MP Global Shutter RGB-IR GMSL2 Camera

Suresh Madhu
by Suresh Madhu
Introducing STURDeCAM57, a 5MP global shutter RGB-IR camera from e-con Systems® designed to deliver reliable, context-aware imaging using a single camera. By capturing and processing both color and infrared data within the camera, it simplifies system design and enables consistent vision across diverse applications. Explore its key features and applications...
Autonomous Mobile RobotsCamera ApplicationsMobilityRobotic Operating System (ROS)Technology Deep Dive

How Robot Fleets achieve Full Mission Autonomy – From ROS 2 Autonomous Docking to Self-Charging

Arun Asokan
by Arun Asokan
True operational autonomy requires more than mapping since robots have stringent expectations to meet. They must manage their own energy, return to charge when needed, and resume their missions without human intervention. e-con Systems has developed a project of a ROS 2 autonomous docking system that enables these robots to......
Camera ApplicationsMobilityOur Product InsightsPlatform CamerasRGB-IRTechnology Deep Dive

Top 5 Features of STURDeCAM57: A 5MP Global Shutter RGB-IR Camera and its Key Applications

Suresh Madhu
by Suresh Madhu
Suresh MadhuSuresh Madhu is the product marketing manager with 16+ years of experience in embedded product design, technical architecture, SOM product design, camera solutions, and product development. He has played an integral part in helping many customers build their products by integrating the right vision technology into them....
OpticsTechnology Deep Dive

What makes Automatic De-icing and Defogging Cameras Crucial in Dynamic Environments

Prabu Kumar
by Prabu Kumar
Autonomous embedded vision systems deployed in dynamic environments must function reliably despite rapid temperature shifts. In addition to thermal challenges, effective power management is equally critical. Such fluctuations can result in inaccurate obstacle detection, difficulty in scanning barcodes or signage, and even unexpected vision blur in safety-critical operations. e-con Systems'...
3D Depth CamerasAutonomous Mobile RobotsCamera ApplicationsMobilityOur Product InsightsTime-of-Flight (ToF)

How 3D iToF Cameras Enable Reliable Perception in AMRs & Robotic Picking Systems

Suresh Madhu
by Suresh Madhu
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and robotic picking systems operate in dynamic, cluttered environments where a misinterpretation of depth, by even a few centimeters, can trigger a cascade of failures. No wonder that in today’s automated warehouses and factories, the margin for error is smaller than ever before. For instance, an......
Sensor and ISPTechnology Deep Dive

Sony IMX412 vs Sony IMX676: A detailed comparison of Sony sensors for Embedded Vision Solutions

Prabu Kumar
by Prabu Kumar
Sony's image sensors have undergone various generations of architectures, each of which has been designed to address certain image-related issues in embedded systems. Among Sony's high-resolution image sensors, the Sony IMX676 and Sony IMX412 deliver advanced capabilities such as high-speed imaging, superior low-light sensitivity, enhanced dynamic range, and improved near-infrared...
Autonomous Mobile RobotsCamera ApplicationsTechnology Deep Dive

How to Overcome Vision Challenges While Building a Multi-Robot Mapping System (Part 2)

Arun Asokan
by Arun Asokan
In part 1 of this series, you explored why multi-robot autonomous mapping is becoming essential for large-scale facilities and what the core components of a modern multi-robot mapping system are. But knowing what a system should do is only half the story. The real questions shake things up real fast.......