Next-Gen Industrial Vision
Event-Based Vision: See Only the Change
In contrast to conventional cameras, IDS event-based sensors capture only contrast changes (events) at the pixel level, achieving **ultra-low latency** and completely omitting motionless data.
Event-Based Vision Technology
Real-Time Precision
Captures microsecond events, enabling ultra-fast detection and response.
Data Efficiency
Motionless data is completely omitted. Only critical changes are transferred, drastically reducing bandwidth requirements.
No Motion Blur
Sharp event data even during extreme motion or vibration.
Superior Dynamic Range
Excels under mixed or rapidly changing lighting conditions.
The Event-Based Camera Lineup
The Event-Based Camera Lineup
IDS uEye XLS-E & XCP-E
For Embedded Applications
uEye XLS-E
The ultra-compact board-level camera designed for seamless integration into the smallest of systems, prioritizing minimal size and low heat output.
Ultra-compact size (29 × 29 × 7 mm) — fits directly into lens holders
High-speed USB 3 Micro-B connectivity
Versions with or without C-, CS- or S-mount lens holder
Minimal heat generation, ideal for continuous operation
Designed for AI vision modules, robotics, and edge systems
Best For: Embedded devices | OEM vision modules | Smart sensors
Smallest IDS Housing
uEye XCP-E
Event-based vision in a rugged, compact die-cast zinc housing, perfect for robust industrial environments requiring reliable connections.
Sturdy zinc die-cast housing (29 × 29 × 17 mm)
Standard C-mount adapter for flexible lens options
Screw-lock USB Micro-B connection for reliable industrial use
Power via USB or I/O connector
Built for motion analysis, monitoring, and AI perception
Best For: Factory automation | Research | Intelligent monitoring
uEye EVS Cameras: The Next Generation of High-Speed Machine Vision
Standard industrial cameras are limited by fixed frame rates, generating massive amounts of data and motion blur when tracking ultra-fast objects or working in extreme lighting conditions.
The uEye EVS Revolution. Inspired by the human eye, the uEye EVS camera line utilizes the groundbreaking Sony/Prophesee IMX636 Event-Based Vision Sensor (EVS). Instead of capturing static images (frames), it only records pixel-level changes in brightness—or events—in real-time.
| Feature | Conventional Frame-Based Camera | IDS uEye EVS (Event-Based) |
| Data Capture | Captures every pixel at a fixed interval (Frame) | Only captures changes in brightness (Event) |
| Temporal Resolution | Limited by frame rate (e.g., 60-1000 FPS) | < 100 µs (Equivalent to >10,000 FPS) |
| Data Volume | High (transfers full images, static and moving) | 10x to 1000x less (transfers only events) |
| Motion Blur | High risk with fast objects | Completely loss-free, blur-free |
| Dynamic Range | Limited | Extreme High Dynamic Range (120 dB) |
Key Benefits of Event-Based Vision
Unparalleled Speed & Precision
Real-Time Motion Tracking: Achieve a temporal resolution of less than 100 microseconds. See and analyze movements that are invisible to the naked eye and traditional sensors.
No Motion Blur: Capture fast-moving objects, rotations, or vibrations with absolute clarity, even in high-speed applications.
Process Monitoring in Any Light: The extreme High Dynamic Range (HDR) of up to 120 dB allows reliable detection of contrast changes from bright daylight to near-darkness (down to 0.08 lux).
Data and System Efficiency
Massive Data Reduction: By ignoring static background, the camera drastically reduces data output, saving memory, network bandwidth, and computing power.
Lower Latency: The asynchronous, event-driven data stream ensures minimal latency for real-time applications and embedded systems.
Efficient AI Processing: Focus your AI/deep learning algorithms only on relevant motion data, accelerating inference and reducing hardware requirements.
Event-Based Vision Applications for IDS uEye XCP-E & uEye XLS-E (SONY EVS)
3D Measurement
EVS can be used in combination with structured light where only the reflected light from the laser is output as an event. This data, combined with time information and position deviation, can be used to generate 3D images for metrology, quality control, and inspection
Real-time 3D profiling of moving parts, robotic pick-and-place, conveyor gauging.
Microsecond events capture edges only when they move, enabling sharp disparity for stereo or projected-pattern 3D, even at high transport speeds and under flickering light.
Vibration Monitoring (Micro-Motion & Modal Analysis)
EVS is ideal for high-speed motion analysis and vibration frequency analysis (from Hz to kHz). Its high temporal resolution allows for the capture of rapid, subtle movements and continuous monitoring of vibration patterns with pixel precision, critical for predictive maintenance.
Predictive maintenance for motors, fans, conveyors; structural health on frames and fixtures.
By converting sparse events into time-series at edges, the system resolves micro-vibrations at high effective sampling rates without the bandwidth of high-fps video. Works in low light and mixed illumination.
Human Tracking
The technology excels at tracking moving objects because it only outputs pixel motion coordinates and timestamps, ignoring static backgrounds. This enables low-latency, low-compute object tracking and is highly effective for human tracking, even in complex or low-light environments, while potentially offering privacy advantages by not capturing conventional images.
Worker safety zones, people flow analytics, presence detection around cobots/AGVs.
Sensors output asynchronous events rather than full frames, improving privacy and enabling robust tracking under glare or shadows. Microsecond latency supports rapid reactions to human motion.
Liquid Monitoring (Fill Level, Droplets & Flow Dynamics)
Relevant to Fluid Dynamics Monitoring and Continuous Process Monitoring of Liquid Flow. The high temporal resolution and ability to track particle or flow changes can be applied to complex fluid dynamics analysis for inline process monitoring and quality control.
Transparent bottle fill-level, drip detection in dispensing, foam/bubble monitoring, meniscus tracking.
Events trigger on intensity changes at the liquid/air interface or moving droplets—ideal for glossy containers, specular highlights, and fast micro-flows where frame blur or glare is a problem.
Metal Process Monitoring
EVS’s ability to track small particles with spatter-like motion (up to 200kHz tracking frequency) and its extremely high dynamic range (HDR) make it perfect for process monitoring in complex lighting situations, such as those found in metal processing or welding where sudden, bright changes occur.
Arc stability in welding, laser cutting quality, mill/press stroke observation, spatter detection.
Extremely high dynamic range and microsecond responsiveness capture fast transients around bright arcs or sparks without saturating, enabling instant detection of defects and process drift.
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