The machine vision industry has seen a significant development with the introduction of the Embedded Vision Starterkit. This integrated hardware and software solution is designed to streamline the process of developing embedded vision applications.

Key Features

  • Plug-and-Play Design: Users can immediately test preset machine vision applications without complex setup.
  • NVIDIA Jetson Nano Compatibility: The kit leverages the powerful NVIDIA Jetson platform for accelerated processing, including deep learning capabilities with significantly reduced inference times compared to CPU-based systems.
  • Comprehensive Bundle: Includes Allied Vision’s Alvium 1500 C CSI-2 camera and demo applications based on MVTec’s HALCON software.

Availability

The starter kit is available at an attractive price of €199 or $229. It will be showcased for the first time at Vision China from November 3 to 5, 2020 in Shenzhen, China.

Technical Highlights

  • Alvium 1500 C-120 Camera: Features a powerful ON Semi AR0135CS CMOS sensor and is compatible with NVIDIA’s Jetson platform via MIPI CSI-2 drivers.
  • MVTec HALCON Software: Provided in the form of browser-based demo applications, executable without an additional license.
  • NVIDIA Jetson Platform: Powers the kit, enabling faster time-to-market for edge computing and industrial IoT solutions.

Additional Information

The starter kit includes a triangle-shaped circuit board demonstrating various machine vision technologies (matching, barcode reading, pose estimation, deep learning-based classification), along with other essential components like an adapter board, CSI-2 flex cable, S-Mount lens, and Alvium tripod mounting plate.

Users can run pre-installed application examples or develop custom applications using HALCON’s extensive toolbox (requires a development license).

Availability Timeline

The Embedded Vision Starterkit will be available starting November 20, 2020, alongside the release of MVTec’s new HALCON 20.11 version and Allied Vision’s CSI-2 driver for NVIDIA JetPack 4.4 SDK.

For more details, please refer to the downloads section:

  • Embedded Vision Starterkit (437 KB)
  • PR Allied Vision Embedded Vision Starterkit (4 MB)

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 16:50:01