As vehicles move toward greater autonomy, camera-based imaging systems have become central to how driver-assistance features function. From object detection to lane tracking, these systems provide visual data for real-time decision-making on the road.
Therefore, high-resolution output, wide dynamic range, and stability under flickering light conditions are now baseline expectations for cameras used in mobility platforms. The right imaging setup directly impacts how consistently a system can interpret its surroundings and respond to fast-changing traffic environments.
In this blog, you’ll learn about why e-con Systems’ STURDeCAM88 is perfect for mobility solutions and its top applications.
About e-con Systems’ STURDeCAM88
STURDeCAM88 is a 4K automotive camera module built around OmniVision’s OX08B40 CMOS sensor. It is built to perform under demanding real-world lighting, delivering clean, high-detail output using 140dB HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging. Its integrated ISP goes a long way to enhance exposure, contrast, and color balance, providing dependable visual data even in scenarios with glare, shadows, or mixed lighting.
STURDeCAM88 also addresses flickering from LED-based light sources, which are common in urban and highway settings, by incorporating LED Flicker Mitigation (LFM). It makes sure the image capture is stable around pulsed lights like traffic signals or headlamps. Housed in an IP67-rated enclosure, this camera is paired with a pre-focused, factory-glued IP67 M12 lens, making it deployment-ready for harsh or outdoor conditions.
The camera has also undergone in-house shock and vibration testing aligned with mobility-grade standards. These tests confirm its readiness for integration into mobility applications that are often exposed to mechanical stress.
5 Key Applications of STURDeCAM88 in Mobility Solutions
Delivery robots
Delivery robots operate in bustling urban environments like sidewalks, streets, and public spaces, which tend to be crowded with pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. STURDeCAM88’s 140 dB HDR capability ensures they can handle inconsistent and extreme lighting conditions found in these settings, including bright sunlight, deep shadows cast by tall buildings, and artificial lighting at night.
Its integrated LFM technology also prevents misinterpretation of LED streetlights and signals, while the 4K resolution helps maneuver safely around pedestrians and unexpected obstacles. Furthermore, STURDeCAM88 supports long-distance data transmission using high-speed SerDes.
Autonomous vehicles
Autonomous vehicles depend heavily on visual inputs since the camera data is directly used to control vehicles. So, the camera must enable tasks like Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). With high-resolution imaging (3840 x 2160 pixels), e-con Systems’ STURDeCAM88 provides autonomous vehicles with clear data needed to carry out these tasks at varying distances and speeds.
Its HDR feature handles scenarios like entering tunnels, driving under bright sunlight or through fog, and maintaining visibility of road features at all times. Moreover, STURDeCAM88’s LFM feature stabilizes images around LED traffic lights, which reduces confusion caused by flicker and guarantees consistent recognition.
Off-road vehicles
Off-road vehicles face unique operational and environmental challenges. The common need is for their cameras to provide consistent imaging data in challenging conditions while handling the mechanical stress of vibrations.
Let’s look at how this camera empowers three specific off-road vehicles:
- Autonomous tractors: Navigation in agricultural fields demands consistent visibility across uneven terrain, variable lighting, and long operating hours. STURDeCAM88, housed in an IP67-rated enclosure, can endure the dust, moisture, and vibration typical of farming environments. Its 4K resolution combined with 140 dB HDR imaging enables accurate detection of terrain variations, crop rows, and forward obstacles such as rocks or branches. Hence, autonomous tractors can perform reliably under challenging lighting from bright sun to shaded areas.
- Mining vehicles: Mining vehicles operate in low-light environments, exposed to dust, artificial lighting, and glare within excavation sites. e-con Systems’ STURDeCAM88 captures clear images using its HDR capability, despite light variations within mining zones, such as illuminated shafts or deep shadow areas. The camera’s rugged IP67 enclosure protects it from harsh environmental elements like dust and moisture.
- All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): ATVs navigate quickly across tough terrains, rapidly transitioning between shaded forest paths, open bright areas, and uneven surfaces. STURDeCAM88’s high dynamic range ensures stable image output across sudden changes from bright sunlight to shaded pathways common in ATV operations. Its high-resolution capture clearly identifies terrain features such as rocks, slopes, and obstacles in real time. The IP67-rated protection also drives superior performance in outdoor, rugged environments- with protection against vibrations.
e-con Systems’ 4K HDR Camera for Mobility Systems
Since 2003, e-con Systems® has been designing, developing, and manufacturing OEM cameras. We offer a range of automotive-focused cameras built for outdoor and real-time applications. Their features include 140dB HDR, LFM, support for synchronized multi-camera setups with up to eight units, and compatibility with platforms like NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Renesas, and Texas Instruments.
These cameras are made for surround view, autonomous vehicles, agri-tech, robotics, and smart surveillance. They also meet standards such as RoHS 3, REACH, AEC-Q100 Grade 2, and IP69K.
Know more about STURDeCAM88, our latest 4K 140dB HDR GMSL2 camera module.
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Suresh Madhu is the product marketing manager with 16+ years of experience in embedded product design, technical architecture, SOM product design, camera solutions, and product development. He has played an integral part in helping many customers build their products by integrating the right vision technology into them.