5MP Autofocus USB-C Camera for Robotics and Embedded AI Vision

Product Overview

The UC-501-5MP is a micro industrial autofocus camera 5MP engineered for AI-driven applications in robotics, UAV payloads, and industrial monitoring. With its USB-C interface and UVC compliance, it works out-of-the-box as a UVC autofocus camera Linux solution and is recognized as an NVIDIA Jetson compatible camera.

This Mini UVC camera with autofocus integrates seamlessly into computer vision projects, providing crisp 2592×1944 resolution and real-time focusing across varying distances. Optimized for AI frameworks, it is widely deployed as a camera for TensorFlow object detection and an embedded camera for object recognition. Its small size and low power USB-C AI camera design make it an ideal compact autofocus camera for robots and autonomous platforms.

Novel 15*15mm autofocus USB camera 5mp design for autonomous mobile robots(AMR), Drone Navigation, Intelligent machines, special Koisk, VTM, CRS, ATM or other Intelligent machine, mini shell,  easy for install in all of models ATM, USB cable length optional, Provide driver for shooting and recording under MS Windows XP system, USB connector can be connected with PC directly, megapixel OVM CMOS chipset, metal casing, support long time non-stop working, available with wide angle board lens or lens  to get wide angle view.

2K 2592*1944@15FPS OV CMOS Sensor Autofocus USB Camera AF Lens mini size 15*15mm

15mmx15mm 5Megapixel Auto Focus OV Camera Module UVC with Digital Microphone for Windows Android Linux Mac OS

 

 

 

Product advantage

5MP 1080P autofocus USB camera module

Synchronization technology

USB2.0/Mini USB / Type-C interface available

Max video output 2592*1944-MJPEG-15FPS

Fast and autofocus function to extend more commercial application easily

Smallest Size 15*15mm for embedded vision system application

UVC compliance for use in OS Windows, Linux, Android, Mac O/S

 

product application of Autofocus 15*15mm micro USB camera 5MP in Europe and USA 

Industrial Applications (EU/US Focus)

• Robotics AI Vision – A reliable robotics AI vision camera and robot vision USB-C camera 5MP for cobots, AMRs, and AGVs
• UAV & Drone Payloads – Lightweight and compact for aerial inspection, mapping, and navigation
• Energy & Utilities – Monitoring switchgear and cabinets with autofocus precision in confined spaces
• AI & Machine Learning – Perfect OpenCV USB camera autofocus module and camera for TensorFlow object detection
• Object Recognition Kiosks – Embedded into terminals as an embedded camera for object recognition
• Compact Robotics – As a compact autofocus camera for robots, supports real-time feedback for tele-op and automation

 

Technical Specification

Product Name	5MP Mini Autofocus USB Camera 15*15mm
Cmos Sensor	Omnivision OV Image Sensor ¼ inch
Sensor pixel size	1.4 µm x 1.4 µm
image area:	3673.6 µm x 2738.4 µm
Maximum effective pixels	2592(H)*1944(V) 15FPS/1920 (H) *1080 (V) 30FPS
Video Resolution	2592*1944-MJPEG-15FPS ( 5MP)
Lens Angle of viewing	DFOV 78.2degree, HFOV 66.2 degree VFOV 52.1
Photo Pixel	5Megapixels
Photo Format	MJPG
video output	MJPG/YUY2
Lens Focal Length EFL	3.54mm
Lens TV Distortion	Less than 1%
F/No Aperture	F2.0
Support OTG protocol	USB2.0 OTG
Minimum illumination	0.1LUX
S/N Ratio	≥36dB
Dynamic range	72dB
Adjustable parameters	brightness contrast color saturation hue resolution The gamma exposure contrast gain white balance backlighting
Type of Shutter	Electronic rolling Frame shutter/ exposure
AEC, AEB, AGC	Auto support
Working temperature	-10~+50℃
Power	DC5V, USB BUS 4P-2.0mm POWER socket
Working currency	140mA~220mA
Audio Microphone	Support,
System Sync	inner Sync
Power consumption	140mA~220mA
Product Size	L15*W15*H13mm, Net weight: 50gram
Signal Type & Interface	USB 2.0 interface, digital Signal(customize Type-C)
Length of Cable	1.2Meter ( 2m/0.5m/other length available custom made)
Support Operating System	WIN10/WIN7/WIN8/WinXP/Linux/Android 4.0+ version /Apple MAC-OS X 10.4.8 or later
Video Frame rate	2592*1944-MJPEG-15FPS YUY2-2FPS 2048*1536-MJPEG-15FPS YUY2-3FPS 1920*1080-MJPEG-30FPS YUY2-5FPS 1280*720- MJPEG-30FPS YUY2-10FPS 950*540- MJPEG-30FPS YUY2- 640*480- MJPEG-30FPS YUY2-30FPS 320*240- MJPEG-30FPS YUY2- 320*180- MJPEG-30FPS YUY2-30FPS
Product Application	Laptop, PC computer Kiosk, Smart TV, Mobile Terminal

 

Integration Notes

• Works seamlessly as an NVIDIA Jetson compatible camera for AI edge computing.
• Commonly used as an OpenCV USB camera autofocus source for real-time AI experiments.
• Supports TensorFlow pipelines as a camera for TensorFlow object detection.

 

screenshot compressed picture when this 5MP autofocus micro USB camera worked and took photo indoor daytime, March, 2023

( the following image had been compressed much because of website design request)

 

RFQ of Autofocus USB Camera

(1)What is an autofocus camera?

Autofocus (AF) is the system that automatically adjusts camera focus. Cameras typically have a two-stage shutter-release button: a first stage in which the shutter-release button is lightly pressed halfway, and a second in which the shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way down.

 

(2)Is autofocus important for usb camera?

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Autofocus. Autofocus works by automatically focusing the subject while it moves around. Although this can be an invaluable feature, it can also slow things up while the camera takes time to focus. Some webcams allow this feature to be turned off.

 

(3) How does an autofocus work?

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A computer inside the camera evaluates the signal from the autofocus sensor and commands the lens to adjust the focusing elements inside the lens until the two images appear identical. Once the two images match, the image is in focus. Early sensors just evaluated vertical details in the image.

 

(4)Is autofocus in the lens or camera?

Autofocus Systems

In modern cameras, components and software that support AF are found in both the lens and the camera body. In some cameras that are still based on legacy AF systems, these components may be inferior, even significantly inferior, to modern fully electronic AF systems.

 

FAQ

(5) Which software your usb camera module support?

Blue Iris, ContaCam, Yawcam, Ispy, Motion Eye OS,AMCAP Wecam Viewer, IP Camera Viewer, ZoneMinder,V4L2 video for Linux, Camerafi, VLC Player

 

(6) Does the camera module can work with Windows/Android/Linux system?

Usually the camera can work with Windows system with free driver, it is a play and plug camera module, it can also work with some Andorid and Linux system with standard UVC protocol, it need to be tested whether work with Android and Linux system.

 

(7) Does this camera support Linux and Jetson?
Yes, it is a UVC autofocus camera Linux and fully functions as an NVIDIA Jetson compatible camera.

 

(8)Can it be used with OpenCV or TensorFlow?
Absolutely. It is widely deployed as an OpenCV USB camera autofocus module and as a camera for TensorFlow object detection

 

(9). Is it suitable for robotics?
Yes. This is a proven robotics AI vision camera and compact autofocus camera for robots,

widely used in AGVs, AMRs, and cobots.

 

(10) Is it power efficient?
Yes, designed as a low power USB-C AI camera, optimized for embedded edge AI systems.

 

NDAA Compliance Statement:

we state This product is manufactured in compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889

 

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