Robotics Technologies Overview

Professional Vision Solutions

SENSING provides comprehensive camera technology solutions designed for demanding applications in robotics, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and advanced AI vision processing.

Introduction

Camera technologies serve as the critical foundation for modern vision-enabled systems across diverse industries. From autonomous vehicles requiring ultra-low latency processing to industrial automation demanding precise quality control, the selection of appropriate camera technology directly impacts system performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

This comprehensive documentation explores the complete spectrum of camera technologies available in the SENSING ecosystem, providing detailed technical specifications, implementation guidelines, and application-specific recommendations to help engineers and system integrators make informed decisions for their vision system requirements.

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Binocular Camera

Astra S56

Astra S56 is a stereo camera designed for embodied AI applications, featuring dual 5MP global shutter sensors with a 60mm human-like baseline.

Technical Specification	Performance
Resolution	Dual 5MP (2560×1920)
Shutter	Global Shutter
Baseline	60mm
FOV	130° Horizontal
Protection	IP52
IMU	Dual IMU support (SCHA634-D03 / BMI088)
Interface	GMSL2

Primary Applications: Humanoid robotics, embodied AI, teleoperation, 3D scanning.

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Astra S36

Astra S36 is a compact stereo camera for embodied intelligence applications with integrated 6-axis IMU.

Technical Specification	Performance
Resolution	Dual 3MP HDR
Shutter	Rolling Shutter (HDR)
Baseline	60mm
FOV	120° Horizontal
Protection	IP65
IMU	Integrated 6-axis (BMI088)
Interface	GMSL2

Primary Applications: Humanoid robotics, legged robots, robotic arms.

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Monocular Camera

SHF Series (Ultra Wide Angle)

SHF3G — 3MP Global Shutter, 173° HFOV

Specification	Value
Resolution	3MP
Shutter	Global Shutter
FOV	173° Horizontal
Frame Rate	Up to 125fps
Output	RAW data
Protection	IP67

SHF5G — 5MP Global Shutter, 200° HFOV

Specification	Value
Resolution	5MP
Shutter	Global Shutter
FOV	200° Horizontal
Frame Rate	Up to 60fps
Output	RAW10
Protection	IP69K

SHF3L — 3MP HDR, 196° HFOV, 30fps

Specification	Value
Resolution	3MP
Shutter	Rolling Shutter (HDR)
FOV	196° Horizontal
Frame Rate	30fps
Output	YUV422 (ISP built-in)
Protection	IP67 / IP69K lens

Primary Applications: Fisheye perception for humanoid robots and legged robots.

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SHW Series (Wide Angle)

SHW3G — 3MP Global Shutter, 122° HFOV

Specification	Value
Resolution	3MP
Shutter	Global Shutter
FOV	122° Horizontal
Frame Rate	Up to 125fps
Output	RAW data
Protection	IP67

SHW3H — 3MP HDR, 118° HFOV, 60fps

Specification	Value
Resolution	3MP
Shutter	Rolling Shutter (HDR)
FOV	118° Horizontal
Frame Rate	60fps
Output	YUV422 (ISP built-in)
Protection	IP67

SHW5G — 5MP Global Shutter, 130° HFOV

Specification	Value
Resolution	5MP
Shutter	Global Shutter
FOV	130° Horizontal
Frame Rate	Up to 60fps
Output	RAW10
Protection	IP69K

Primary Applications: Head/trunk vision for humanoid robots.

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M Series (Mini)

M3A — 3MP Mini HDR, 200° HFOV, 30fps

Specification	Value
Resolution	3MP
Shutter	Rolling Shutter (HDR)
FOV	200° Horizontal
Frame Rate	30fps
Output	YUV422 (ISP built-in)
Size	Ultra compact (17mm×17mm)

Primary Applications: Head/trunk of humanoid robots, data collection, legged robots.

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Vision Solution

NRDCK — NVIDIA Robotics Data Collection Kit

NRDCK is a multi-camera robot data collection kit based on Jetson AGX Orin with GMSL camera support.

Component	Specification
Platform	Jetson AGX Orin (32GB/64GB) + JetPack 6.2 (L4T R36.4.3)
Adapter Board	SG10A-AGON-G2M-A1 (88mm × 120mm)
Deserializer	MAXIM MAX9296A / MAX96712A
Camera Support	Astra S56 (depth), SHF3L (hand HDR 30fps), SHW3H (head HDR 60fps)
Max Channels	Up to 10 GMSL cameras

Device Node Mapping (JetPack 6.2):

• J27 → /dev/video0/1
• J29 → /dev/video2/3
• J21-J26 → /dev/video4-9

Primary Applications: Robot data collection, embodied AI training.

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Robotic Camera Application — Jetson AGX Thor

SENSING TRD1 Jetson AGX Thor Vision Solution is designed for embodied AI and humanoid robotics perception.

Component	Specification
Platform	Jetson AGX Thor + TRD1 G2A Carrier Board
Adapter Board	SG8-AGX-Thor-GMSL2
Head Vision	Astra S56 (depth+VLA), Astra S36 (optional), SHW3H (HDR 60fps)
Hand Vision	SHF3L ×4 for fine manipulation guidance
Power	DC 9-16V

Quick Start: Connect cameras → Power on (DC 9-16V) → System boots

Driver Configuration (8-step):

1. Select camera config (generate_camera_overlay.py)
2. Install kernel and drivers (./install.sh)
3. Configure device tree (Jetson-IO → Jetson Sensing SG8A_AGTH_G2Y_A1 GMSL2x8)
4. Configure trigger mode (load_modules.sh: sensor_mode=1, trig_mode=0)
5. Load drivers (./load_modules.sh)
6. Install Argus camera tools (jetson_multimedia_api)
7. Restart Argus daemon
8. Verify with argus_camera -d 0/1 or GStreamer

Primary Applications: Humanoid robotics, embodied AI, autonomous navigation.

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Technology Comparison Matrix

Selection Guide

Use this comprehensive comparison matrix to evaluate camera technologies based on your specific application requirements. Each technology is rated across key performance dimensions to facilitate informed decision-making.

Camera Series	Resolution	Frame Rate	FOV Range	Protection
Astra S56 (Binocular)	★★★★★ (5MP)	★★★★☆	130°	IP52
Astra S36 (Binocular)	★★★☆☆ (3MP)	★★★☆☆	120°	IP65
SHF (FishEye)	★★★☆☆-★★★★☆	★★★☆☆-★★★★☆	173°-200°	IP67-IP69K
SHW (Wide)	★★★☆☆-★★★★☆	★★★☆☆-★★★★☆	118°-130°	IP67-IP69K
M (Mini)	★★★☆☆ (3MP)	★★★☆☆	200°	—

note

Product Line Overview: Astra (stereo), SHF (ultra-wide fish-eye), SHW (wide-angle), M (mini) — all use GMSL2 interface with MAXIM serializers.

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Implementation Examples & Best Practices

Professional Camera Integration Framework

The following examples demonstrate industry-standard approaches to camera system integration, featuring robust error handling, optimal performance patterns, and production-ready code structures.

V4L2 Camera Initialization (Linux)

/* Example code for capturing camera frames */
#include "camera_api.h"

int main() {
    // Initialize camera
    camera_init();
    
    // Open camera device
    int fd = open("/dev/video0", O_RDWR);
    if (fd < 0) {
        perror("Failed to open camera device");
        return -1;
    }
    
    // Configure video capture format
    struct v4l2_format fmt = {0};
    fmt.type = V4L2_BUF_TYPE_VIDEO_CAPTURE;
    fmt.fmt.pix.width = 1920;
    fmt.fmt.pix.height = 1536;
    fmt.fmt.pix.pixelformat = V4L2_PIX_FMT_UYVY;
    
    if (ioctl(fd, VIDIOC_S_FMT, &fmt) < 0) {
        perror("Failed to set format");
        close(fd);
        return -1;
    }
    
    // Request and map buffers
    // ... (buffer setup code) ...
    
    // Start streaming
    // ... (streaming code) ...
    
    // Capture and process frames
    // ... (frame processing code) ...
    
    // Cleanup
    close(fd);
    return 0;
}

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