Kameras
Start Here — Which Camera?
🤖 Robot Navigation? Orbbec Gemini 335. Stereo IR, works outdoors, ROS2 ready, $230. Gemini 335 Docs →
🎓 Budget / Learning? Orbbec Astra 2. Structured light, indoor only, $129. Depth Camera Guide →
🌲 Outdoor Long Range? Livox Mid-360 LiDAR. 360 degree, 40m range, $599. LiDAR Guide →
| Type | Example | Resolution | Interface | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth (Stereo IR) | Orbbec Gemini 335 | 1280x800 | USB 3.0 | ~$230 | Robot nav, SLAM |
| Depth (Structured Light) | Orbbec Astra 2 | 640x480 | USB 2.0 | ~$129 | Indoor gesture |
| LiDAR | Livox Mid-360 | — | Ethernet | ~$599 | Outdoor nav |
| Embedded AI | Luxonis OAK-D | 4K | USB 3.0 | ~$199 | Edge AI vision |
| USB Webcam | Logitech C920 | 1080p | USB 2.0 | ~$60 | Basic vision |
| MIPI Camera | RPi Camera Module 3 | 12MP | MIPI CSI | ~$25 | Raspberry Pi |