I am working on an industrial machine vision project and plan to use an NVIDIA Jetson Nano.
In this project, parts will move on a conveyor belt, and I will run a YOLO-based object detection model to verify whether all required nuts are present on each part.
The camera will be mounted above the conveyor and capture images of moving parts. The nuts are mounted on metallic surfaces, and the system will operate in an industrial factory environment. The conveyor speed is not very high, but reliable and accurate detection is important.
Which camera would you recommend for this application?
I would especially appreciate advice regarding:
CSI vs USB camera
Whether a global shutter camera is necessary
Recommended resolution and FPS
Camera models that work reliably with jetson nano
The most important thing for me is to have a camera that can detect whether there are any missing nuts while the conveyor belt is running continuously.
Thank you for your suggestions.
Current have imx219/imx477 CSI cameras with native sensor driver support.
You can try this two cameras if able fit your request.
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Camera Interface Recommendation (CSI vs USB)
For a conveyor-based inspection system, I would recommend a CSI camera over USB. CSI cameras provide lower latency, more reliable frame delivery, and tighter integration with the Jetson platform. Since your application requires continuous inspection of moving parts, CSI is generally the preferred choice for industrial machine vision deployments.
Is a Global Shutter Camera Necessary?
Yes, I would recommend a global shutter camera for this application. Even if the conveyor speed is not very high, global shutter sensors eliminate motion artifacts that can occur when imaging moving objects. This helps ensure consistent image quality and improves the reliability of YOLO-based missing-nut detection.
Recommended Resolution and Frame Rate
The optimal resolution depends on the field of view and the size of the nuts being inspected. For many industrial inspection systems, a 5 MP camera provides a good balance between image detail and processing requirements. A frame rate of 30–60 FPS is typically sufficient for conveyor-based inspection applications.
Camera Recommendation for Jetson Nano
A camera based on the Sony IMX568 sensor would be a strong candidate for your use case. The IMX568 is a 5 MP Pregius S global shutter sensor designed for industrial automation and machine vision applications. Its combination of global shutter technology, image quality, and resolution makes it suitable for detecting small features such as missing nuts on moving assemblies.
You may want to look at the following camera module:
e-CAM568_CUMI568_MOD (Sony IMX568 Global Shutter Camera)
For users considering future migration to Jetson Orin Nano or Orin NX platforms, e-con Systems also offers an IMX568-based camera solution optimized for those platforms:
5MP Sony Pregius S IMX568 Global Shutter Camera for Jetson Orin NX/Nano
Additional Information Needed
To recommend the most suitable lens and verify whether 5 MP is the optimal choice, it would be helpful to know:
- Conveyor speed
- Camera-to-object distance
- Approximate nut size
- Total inspection area (field of view)
These details will help determine the required pixel density and overall imaging setup.