Compact 230° fisheye USB-C camera providing panoramic perception for robotic navigation and scene awareness. Supports ROS2 calibration, real-time VIO pipelines and lightweight embedded integration. ROS2 compatible with UVC
The Goobuy USB-501-230X is a 2MP 230° fisheye USB-C camera module designed for robots, AMRs, AGVs and embedded vision platforms. Featuring a compact 15×15mm board, UVC MJPG/YUY2 output, and ROS2-ready fisheye intrinsics, it delivers ultra-wide panoramic vision for SLAM, VIO, obstacle avoidance and situational awareness. Compatible with Windows, Linux, NVIDIA Jetson and Raspberry Pi, this fisheye vision module enables seamless integration and rapid deployment in robotic systems
Product Overview
The Goobuy USB-501-230X is a fisheye USB camera for robots, designed specifically for AMR, AGV, and humanoid robotic platforms that require wide-area vision with minimal blind spots. Built on a 15×15mm embedded USB camera board, it delivers 2MP resolution with UVC MJPG YUY2 robotic camera 2MP streaming for real-time navigation and monitoring.
With a wide FOV 220°–230° camera for robots, the USB-501-230X enables panoramic vision essential for SLAM VIO fisheye camera module applications. The compact design, plug-and-play USB-C interface, and ready-to-use ROS2 fisheye camera intrinsics make it ideal for fast deployment in robotic vision systems.
Goobuy 15x15mm 230° fisheye Miniature USB-C camera is ideal for space-constrained applications that require ultra-wide-angle environmental perception. It has significant advantages in small mobile robots (especially obstacle avoidance and navigation), mobile robots, AGVs, SLAM navigation, and AI visual tasks, panoramic monitoring, VR/AR spatial positioning, and machine vision tasks that require fast and wide-range scanning.
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Compact miniature Industrial Robot Vision Camera Module for Automated Inspection
Key Features
Driver-Free Compatibility with Windows, Linux, Android, Jetson, Raspberry Pi
Robotics Application of compact embedded vision camera module
(1)Mobile Robots & AGVs: Environmental awareness and navigation
(2)Telepresence Robots: Wide-angle user view and scene capture
(3)Patrol & Security Robots: Panoramic surveillance monitoring
(4)Inspection Robots: Compact camera for tight-space viewing
(5)Warehouse Robots: Vision-based item and aisle tracking
(6)Medical Assistive Robots: Enhanced visual feedback in operations
(7) Educational Robotics: Ideal for AI/vision learning platforms
Specific application scenarios and fields
I. Robot vision with mini camera UVC
1. Mobile robot (AGV/AMR) navigation and obstacle avoidance:
Scenario: Warehouse logistics AGV, service robot, indoor delivery robot, cleaning robot.
Application: With a 230° ultra-wide-angle field of view, a single camera can perceive the environment around the robot in almost 360° (nearly full coverage in the horizontal direction). It is particularly good at detecting obstacles close to the edge of the robot chassis (such as table legs, low steps, corners, suddenly approaching human feet or objects), which are blind spots that are difficult to cover with traditional narrow-angle or multi-camera solutions. Combined with SLAM algorithm, it provides a wealth of environmental feature points for positioning.
When used as an AMR navigation fisheye camera UVC, the UC-230F expands coverage for autonomous mobile robots, providing blind spot coverage fisheye camera AMR functionality for safe navigation in warehouses and factories.
As an AGV panoramic USB camera module, it supports factory floor panoramic monitoring AGV tasks, giving operators and AI systems a full visual context of conveyor lines, loading docks, and narrow aisles.
2. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) perception:
Scenario: Small consumer or industrial drones (especially the view below).
Application: Installed at the bottom of the drone, it provides an ultra-wide downward view, which is very useful for ground perception during landing, obstacle avoidance during low-altitude flight (such as branches, wires), and situational awareness when approaching towers in specific applications such as power inspections.
3. Security and inspection robots:
Scenario: Indoor/outdoor security patrol robots, machine room/power station inspection robots.
Application: As the main perception camera or auxiliary camera, it provides a panoramic monitoring view. A single shot can cover a large range in front of and on both sides of the robot, reducing the number of cameras required or the frequency of pan/tilt rotation, and improving monitoring efficiency. It is especially suitable for narrow environments such as corridors and passages.
4. Consumer robots:
Scenario: Sweeping robots, educational robots, companion robots.
Application: Provide cost-effective wide-angle obstacle avoidance solutions for cost-sensitive and space-compact sweeping robots. Provide a more natural and wider "field of view" for educational or companion robots, and enhance the sense of presence of human-computer interaction.
Integrated as a humanoid robot vision USB camera, the fisheye module provides situational awareness for interaction, mapping, and obstacle avoidance. Its SLAM VIO fisheye camera module design ensures accurate localization and stability in dynamic environments.
6. Special robots:
Scenario: Pipeline inspection robots, disaster search and rescue robots, and space-constrained industrial arm ends.
Application: Inside the pipeline, the fisheye lens can see the entire circumference of the pipe wall. In the search and rescue of ruins, the wide angle helps to quickly scan the environment. Installed at the end of the robotic arm, it provides wide-view monitoring within the arm span or contextual awareness to assist in fine operations.
Technical Specifications
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Product Name |
230° Fisheye low light UVC Robot Camera USB-501-230X |
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Cmos Sensor |
½.9 inch cmos low lux low consumption sensor |
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Video Resolution |
1920X1080, 1080P@30fps |
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Lens FOV |
230 degree Super Fisheye Lens |
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Photo Pixel |
2Megapixels |
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Photo Format |
MJPG |
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video output |
MJPG/YUY2 |
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Lens Focal Length EFL |
230° Fish-eye |
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Lens Construction |
6G+IR |
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F/No Aperture |
F2.0 |
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AGC |
OSD |
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Minimum illumination |
0.01 LUX |
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S/N Ratio |
≥52dB |
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Gammar |
0.45 |
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Backlight Compensation |
OSD |
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Shutter |
30f/s |
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White balance |
Auto |
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Working temperature |
-5~+50℃ |
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Power |
5V |
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Audio Microphone |
Built in Microphone, Support |
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System Sync |
internal |
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Power consumption |
150mA |
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Product Size |
15*15*10mm |
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Signal Type & Interface |
usb type-c interface, digital Signal |
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Length of Cable |
35cm (Net) |
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Working System |
WIN10/WIN7/WIN8/Linux/Android/Apple Mac |
• Ultra-wide 230° diagonal field of view for full-scene robot awareness
• Compact 15×15mm micro board design for confined robot installations
• 2MP 1080P resolution with fisheye optics; ideal for navigation and perception
• UVC standard interface (USB-C / USB-A) for driver-free plug-and-play on multiple platforms
• ROS2 compatible with distortion parameters, enabling SLAM/VIO frameworks out-of-the-box
• Low-latency streaming for real-time robot control and obstacle detection
• Optimized for AMRs, AGVs, humanoid robots, telepresence and surveillance bots
• OEM/ODM customization support for lenses, cables, connectors and housings
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Model Variant |
UC-501-WDR (2MP) |
UC-501-2MP (Standard) |
UC-501-Zoom (Varifocal) |
UC-501-5MP (AF) |
UC-501-8MP (4K AF) |
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Core Value |
Solves Backlight |
R&D Flexibility |
Adjustable FOV |
Fast Scanning |
Extreme Detail |
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Sensor Class |
High Dynamic Range (WDR) |
Standard Low Light |
Standard Low Light |
High Res Autofocus |
Ultra HD (4K) Autofocus |
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Focus / Lens |
Interchangeable M12 |
Interchangeable M12 |
Manual Varifocal (2.8-12mm) |
Auto Focus (VCM) |
Auto Focus (VCM) |
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Field of View |
Custom (Fisheye/Telephoto) |
Custom (Fisheye/Telephoto) |
Adjustable (30° - 100°) |
78.2° Standard |
92° Standard |
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Best For |
Outdoor Kiosks, ATMs |
Robotics, Edge AI vison box |
Prototyping, On-site Setup |
Document Scanners |
Medical, Lab, Precision |
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Resolution |
1080P @ 30fps |
1080P @ 30fps |
1080P @ 30fps |
5MP (2592x1944) |
8MP (3264x2448) |
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Key Advantage |
100dB WDR, Anti-glare |
Fits 15mm Tight Spaces |
One Lens Fits All Scenarios |
Instant Text Focus |
Digital Zoom Clarity |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: How do I integrate this fisheye UVC camera USB-501-230X with NVIDIA Jetson or Raspberry Pi?
Connect via USB-C (or USB-A) using UVC compliant driver-free setup. The camera streams MJPG/YUY2. You can load the calibration parameters into ROS2 camera driver and begin SLAM/VIO processing immediately. It also work with most Linux/Windows systems.
Q2. Is the Goobuy USB-501-230X fisheye usb camera suitable for SLAM and VIO on AMRs?
Yes — its 230° field of view provides large scene coverage, and Goobuy supplies calibration parameters (intrinsics/distortion) compatible with ROS2 and open-source SLAM/VIO frameworks.
Can we install USB-501-230X inside our Autonomous mobile robot (AMR)?
Of course, you can try it locally
Q3. Can one fisheye camera USB-501-230X replace multiple narrow-angle cameras on a patrol robot?
Yes — the 230° FOV enables full frontal and partial side coverage, reducing the need for multiple modules, lowering cost and simplifying wiring and integration.
Q4: What customization options are available for Robots integrators?
Shenzhen Novel Electronics limited supports OEM/ODM customization for this compact USB camera including custom lens optics, length/connector for USB cable, mounting bracket design, firmware tuning, and delivery of distortion calibration files for SLAM integration.
Is the lens fixed or interchangeable?
This model has a fixed 230° fisheye lens. For interchangeable lens options, please contact us.
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