EcoCAM - a new 4K camera from ecoSUB Robotics

EcoCAM is a new 4K camera developed by ecoSUB Robotics. It is integrated into the ecoSUBm5-Power+ AUV system. The camera uses a 1.1-inch Sony IMX267 CMOS sensor with a global shutter, which eliminates the rolling shutter effect, resulting in sharper images of moving objects and improved color reproduction. The camera also features a fixed Computar 8mm lens and can output video at 8.85 megapixels (4096 x 2160) at 33 frames per second.

The camera connects to the AUV using a Subsea USBC connector from Blue Logic AS, which is waterproof, corrosion-resistant, and low-power.

Data from the camera is collected by the Jetson Orin Nano single-board computer, which is also included in the system. This allows the EcoCAM to be used in computer vision applications, as the Jetson Orin can also be used for edge computing. For example, it can be used to develop autonomous docking systems.

The EcoCAM module can be used at depths of up to 2,500 meters on ecoSUBm-series AUVs. The camera is mounted in a nose cone that allows it to be oriented forward or downward.

The EcoCAM camera can be complemented by a side-scan sonar, DVL, acoustic modem for underwater communications, and USBL (underwater sound beacon locator).  

Source: ecosub.uk