IMX291 STARVIS USB Camera Module with Metal Case (M12, UVC, 38×38 mm)

 

Product Overview

The IMX291 STARVIS USB Camera Module combines low-light imaging performance with a rugged metal enclosure designed for industrial environments. Equipped with a Sony STARVIS 1/2.8" CMOS sensor, a compact 38×38 mm PCB, and an interchangeable M12 lens mount, it is built for 24/7 monitoring, UAV inspection, and robotics vision systems.

With UVC-compliant USB 2.0 output, the camera works plug-and-play across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and embedded AI platforms. The metal case ensures durability, while STARVIS technology captures clear images in starlight conditions down to 0.01 Lux.

The Sony IMX291 USB Camera Module with sturdy metal housing is designed for industrial-grade low-light imaging. Equipped with Sony’s renowned Starvis sensor, this module excels in ultra-low-light environments while delivering full HD clarity. Its plug-and-play USB interface and robust build make it ideal for integration into robots, surveillance systems, traffic monitoring, and embedded devices.

 

Key Features

• ✅ Sony IMX291 STARVIS Sensor – Superior low-light performance with high sensitivity
• ✅ Metal Housing – Industrial durability for rugged environments
• ✅ Low-Light Night Vision – Crisp imaging in <0.01 lux conditions
• ✅ Compact Size – Easy to embed into robots, drones, kiosks
• ✅ UVC-Compliant – No driver needed for Windows, Linux, macOS
• ✅ OEM/ODM Friendly – Custom design, branding, and housing support

 

Technical specification

Integration & Compatibility

• Plug-and-play with Windows / Linux / macOS / Android
• Works with NVIDIA Jetson Orin/Xavier, Raspberry Pi 5/4, and x86 IPCs
• Supports OpenCV, GStreamer, V4L2 pipelines
• Customizable lens, housing, and cable options available

 

The following images are screenshoot image that imx291 starvis usb camera made video in the night ( pictured had been compressed much)

 

 

Use Scenarios

1. Low-Light Industrial Surveillance Systems
   • Ideal for capturing clear images in dimly lit environments such as factories, warehouses, or nighttime construction sites.
2. Robotics Navigation & Vision Recognition
   • Integrated into mobile robots, AMRs, or AGVs for navigation, object avoidance, and path detection.
3. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
   • Used in traffic monitoring for license plate recognition, traffic signal enforcement, and vehicle counting.
4. Outdoor Security Camera Modules
   • Enclosed in weatherproof metal housing for residential, commercial, or government surveillance in harsh environments.
5. Drone / Vehicle-Mounted Imaging Systems
   • Applied in drones or specialty vehicles requiring high-resolution night vision imaging.
6. Medical Imaging & Research Recording
   • Capturing imagery in medical instruments like microscopes or diagnostic devices.
7. Wildlife Monitoring & Observation
   • Suitable for long-term outdoor monitoring and night-time observation of wildlife behavior

 

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