Raspberry Pi AI Camera Description

The Raspberry Pi AI Camera is a powerful camera module, specially designed for AI applications. This camera uses the Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor. This is an advanced 12-megapixel sensor. It can capture images and run AI models at the same time. Thanks to the integrated neural network acceleration, you don't need extra hardware for some AI tasks. For example, object recognition, motion detection or face recognition.

The camera automatically processes tensor metadata while capturing images or videos. This frees up the Raspberry Pi processor, so it can perform other tasks. The AI Camera works perfectly with the libcamera and Picamera2 libraries. But also with the rpicam apps. This makes the camera easy to use for beginners. It also offers extensive possibilities for experienced developers.

The Raspberry Pi AI Camera has the same dimensions and mounting points as the Camera Module 3, making it easy to integrate into existing projects. However, the larger IMX500 sensor and optical subassembly give the camera a slightly greater depth. This ensures improved image quality, even when working with complex AI projects.

With a manually adjustable focus, the camera offers flexibility for various applications. The focus range goes from 20 cm to infinity. This is ideal for close-ups or remote recordings. The camera supports both stills and videos. This with a maximum resolution of 4056×3040 pixels and frame rates up to 30 fps at lower resolutions. The built-in IR-cut filter ensures natural colors in daylight shots.

This AI camera is ideal for anyone who wants to get started with AI projects. It offers powerful performance in a compact size. The camera is compatible with all Raspberry Pi mini computers. It comes with both a MIPI cable for the Pi 5 and a standard camera cable for the other models.