At the Embedded World 2026 event in Germany, EDATEC unveiled the ED-AIC1000, a compact industrial AI camera built using the Raspberry Pi CM0, crafted for machine vision and industrial automation tasks such as quality inspection, object detection, and production-line observation.
This camera features a 1.3 MP global-shutter with a sampling rate reaching up to 120 FPS and incorporates motorized autofocus M12 lenses with three independently configurable lighting zones for dependable imaging. It includes a 12-pin M12 industrial connector providing 24 V power input, 100 Mbps Ethernet, RS-232, a trigger input, and an isolated digital output. The system supports H.264 encoding/decoding up to 1080p, uses up to 24 W of power, and is enclosed in a durable aluminum case measuring 67 × 46 × 46 mm, suitable for environments ranging from 0 °C to 60 °C.
Specifications of the EDATEC ED-AIC1000 include:
– SoM: Raspberry Pi CM0
– SoC: Broadcom BCM2710A1
– CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.0 GHz
– GPU: VideoCore IV GPU supporting OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 graphics
– VPU: H.264/MPEG-4 1080p30 video decoding, H.264 1080p30 video encoding
– System Memory: 512MB LPDDR2 RAM
– Storage: 8GB, or 16GB eMMC flash
– Camera
– 1.3MP image sensor with a global shutter
– Upto 120 FPS frame rate for rapid image capture
– Motorized auto-focus module
– Optionally compatible with 6mm, 8mm, or 12mm M12 fixed-focal-length lenses
– Panel I/O (via 12-pin aviation connector)
– 100Mbps Ethernet (4-pin)
– RS232 (2-pin)
– 1x Isolated digital output (DO) (2-pin)
– 1x External trigger signal (2-pin)
– Misc
– LED indicators for Power, Fault, Status, and Network activity
– Integrated modular lighting with three independently configurable zones (default red light)
– Red LED aiming point
– Mounting: Bracket mounting supported
– Housing: Orange industrial aluminum alloy with bracket mounting support
– Power
– Supply: DC 24V (±10%) input via 12-Pin aviation connector
– Consumption: 24 Watts
– Dimensions: 67 x 46 x 46 mm
– Weight: Approximately 120 grams
– Temperature Range: Operating – 0°C to 60°C; Storage – -40°C to 70°C
– Humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
The Raspberry Pi CM0 module manages the primary processing tasks, with additional support from a microcontroller (MCU) which handles trigger signals and camera module communication.
Software-wise, the ED-AIC1000 runs on Raspberry Pi OS (Lite) 32-bit and supports communication protocols such as Modbus TCP, TCP/IP, and UDP for industrial control system integration.
EDATEC also highlighted the prior introduction of the ED-AIC2020, an IP67-rated industrial AI camera utilizing the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 for computer vision applications. The newly announced ED-AIC1000 provides a more compact option with the Raspberry Pi CM0, offering machine-vision capabilities at a competitive price point.
The company plans to launch the product in Q2 2026, with no current pricing information. They indicate availability of several accessories, including custom M12-to-RJ45/bare-wire power and I/O cables, and mounting brackets for standard aluminum profile attachment. More details are available on the product page.