Catering to space-constrained and cost-sensitive applications, JADAK’s Machine Vision Mini Cameras deliver high-performance edge processing in an exceptionally small form factor.
JADAK’s Machine Vision Mini Cameras are the NEWEST addition to the impressive portfolio of JADAK vision technologies. As some of the smallest edge cameras on the market today, they’re designed with mainstream machine vision applications in mind, and compatible with Clarity Studio Machine Vision Software for greater flexibility and speed to development.
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Features and Benefits
- Compact Design: Perfect for space-constrained applications where traditional cameras might not fit such as laboratory in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) tasks like pipette alignment, sample preparation, and deck inspection.
- High Performance: Mini Cameras offer powerful edge processing capabilities, making them ideal for a range of machine vision tasks.
- Cost-Effective: Designed to be price competitive, especially for applications that don’t require the advanced features of higher-end cameras.
- Scalability: With multiple optics and illumination options, the Mini Cameras can be customized to meet specific application needs.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for use in IVD, industrial automation, barcode reading, and more.
Specifications
- One of the smallest machine vision edge cameras in the industry measuring just 1.82”L x 1.197”W (including the lens) x 1.06”H.
- Integrate machine vision algorithms directly on camera.
- 1MP and 2MP options
- Mono or color option
- USB interface
- Compatible with JADAK’s Clarity Studio Software
Exceptional edge performance, the smallest camera available with the ability to customize all at an affordable cost to implement.
- Performing standard pre-analytical tasks on a single vial or rack of vials
- Read barcodes
- Detect vial presence/absence
- Determine alignment
- Identify position
- Recognize sample volume or liquid level
- Detect vial caps
- Identify cap or sample color
- Count items
- Identify patterns
- Classify shapes
- Confirm specimen integrity
- Discover turbidity
- Improving the accuracy of test results by closing inefficiency gaps caused by human error
- Providing enhanced high-resolution microscopy
- Enabling multiple camera coordination for surgical visualization and omnivision scenarios

Versatile, High-Performance Imaging in a Compact Design to Advance In Vitro Diagnostics and Laboratory Automation.
JADAK’s Machine Vision Mini Cameras are specifically designed to meet the needs of OEMs who require powerful imaging solutions in space-constrained environments. These cameras are fully compatible with JADAK’s new Clarity Studio software, and feature edge processing capabilities that allow them to perform complex computations directly on the device. This ensures faster data processing, lower latency, and improved real-time decision-making, all within a compact and cost-effective package.
The JADAK Difference
With decades of medical and industrial engineering expertise, JADAK is a market leader and primary supplier of custom machine vision, RFID, barcode, printing, and color and light measurement products and services for original equipment manufacturers. Our team of advanced-degree engineers become an extension of your team, gain a deep understanding of your application, then, develop and implement a solution that’s a precise fit. All supported by full lifecycle management of your product.
Support Documentation
JADAK Mini Cameras are designed with a compact form factor, making them ideal for environments where space is limited. Along with their small size, they deliver powerful FPGA-enabled processing directly on the camera.
Yes, JADAK’s Mini Cameras are fully customizable, with options for different optics, illumination, and processing capabilities. They can be tailored to meet specific application needs, whether it’s for IVD, industrial automation, or other use cases.
The Mini Cameras are versatile enough to handle a variety of machine vision tasks, including barcode reading, defect inspection, object classification, and more. They are particularly well-suited for tasks that require real-time processing and decision-making at the edge.
JADAK Mini Cameras are designed to be easily integrated into existing systems, with a USB interface. This flexibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of OEM applications.
Yes, through the JADAK Smart Camera Evaluation Program, you can test the Mini Cameras free of charge for the first 30 days. Our engineering team will support you throughout the evaluation to ensure the cameras meet your needs.

