EDATEC unveiled the ED-AIC1000 at Embedded World 2026, a compact industrial AI camera built around the Raspberry Pi CM0 for machine vision and automation tasks like quality inspection and production-line monitoring. The camera packs a 1.3 MP global-shutter sensor capable of up to 120 FPS, motorized autofocus M12 lenses, and three independently configurable lighting zones in a rugged aluminum enclosure measuring 6.7 cm (2.6 inches) by 4.6 cm (1.8 inches) by 4.6 cm (1.8 inches) and weighing just 120 grams (4.2 ounces).
The Raspberry Pi CM0 inside features a quad-core Cortex-A53 processor running at 1.0 GHz, 512 MB LPDDR2 RAM, and 8 GB or 16 GB eMMC storage, with hardware support for H.264 encoding and decoding at 1080p. A 12-pin M12 industrial connector provides 24 V power input, 100 Mbps Ethernet, RS-232, an external trigger input, and an isolated digital output, making it compatible with industrial control systems using Modbus TCP, TCP/IP, and UDP protocols. The system runs Raspberry Pi OS Lite 32-bit and consumes up to 24 W while operating in temperatures from 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F).
EDATEC positions the ED-AIC1000 as a more compact and affordable alternative to its IP67-rated ED-AIC2020, which uses the more powerful Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. The company plans to launch the new camera in Q2 2026 with optional accessories including M12-to-RJ45 cables and mounting brackets for aluminum profiles, though pricing has not been disclosed yet.
