The Goobuy USB-501-230X is designed for robot vision projects that need a small fisheye USB camera head with very wide visual coverage. Its 230° field of view helps mobile robots, inspection robots, service robots, cleaning robots, patrol robots and embedded devices observe more of the surrounding environment from a compact mounting position
230°Fisheye USB-C Embedded Camera (2MP, 15×15 mm) for Robots
Goobuy USB-501-230X is a compact 2MP 230° fisheye USB camera module for robot vision, AMR/AGV navigation support, panoramic scene awareness and space-limited embedded vision systems. With a 15×15mm camera-head design, UVC plug-and-play output and ultra-wide fisheye lens, it helps robotics teams and OEM integrators add wide-area visual input to robots, inspection devices, mobile platforms and embedded equipment without building a complete vision system from zero.
The Goobuy USB-501-230X is a fisheye USB camera for robots, designed specifically for AMR, AGV, and humanoid robotic platforms that require wide-area vision with minimal blind spots. Built on a 15×15mm embedded USB camera board, it delivers 2MP resolution with UVC MJPG YUY2 robotic camera 2MP streaming for real-time navigation and monitoring.
With a wide FOV 220°–230° camera for robots, the UC-230F enables panoramic vision essential for SLAM VIO fisheye camera module applications. The compact design, plug-and-play USB-C interface, and ready-to-use ROS2 fisheye camera intrinsics make it ideal for fast deployment in robotic vision systems.
Goobuy 15x15mm 230° fisheye Miniature USB-C camera USB-501-230X is ideal for space-constrained applications that require ultra-wide-angle environmental perception. It has significant advantages in small mobile robots (especially obstacle avoidance and navigation), mobile robots, AGVs, SLAM navigation, and AI visual tasks, panoramic monitoring, VR/AR spatial positioning, and machine vision tasks that require fast and wide-range scanning.
This model is suitable for robotics teams and OEMs that already have their own host system, algorithm platform or embedded control device, and need a practical camera input for sample validation, mechanical fit testing, FOV evaluation, teleoperation view, near-field awareness or panoramic scene capture.
The Goobuy USB-501-230X does not replace the customer’s SLAM, VIO, AI perception or navigation software. It provides the camera-head hardware platform, while the customer handles image processing, calibration, algorithm integration and final robot system design.
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Compact miniature Industrial Robot Vision Camera Module for Automated Inspection
Key Features
Driver-Free Compatibility with Windows, Linux, Android, Jetson, Raspberry Pi
Robotics Application of compact embedded vision camera module
(1)Mobile Robots & AGVs: Environmental awareness and navigation
(2)Telepresence Robots: Wide-angle user view and scene capture
(3)Patrol & Security Robots: Panoramic surveillance monitoring
(4)Inspection Robots: Compact camera for tight-space viewing
(5)Warehouse Robots: Vision-based item and aisle tracking
(6)Medical Assistive Robots: Enhanced visual feedback in operations
(7) Educational Robotics: Ideal for AI/vision learning platforms
Specific application scenarios and fields
I. Robot vision with mini camera UVC
1. Mobile robot (AGV/AMR) navigation and obstacle avoidance:
Scenario: Warehouse logistics AGV, service robot, indoor delivery robot, cleaning robot.
Application: With a 230° ultra-wide-angle field of view, a single camera can perceive the environment around the robot in almost 360° (nearly full coverage in the horizontal direction). It is particularly good at detecting obstacles close to the edge of the robot chassis (such as table legs, low steps, corners, suddenly approaching human feet or objects), which are blind spots that are difficult to cover with traditional narrow-angle or multi-camera solutions. Combined with SLAM algorithm, it provides a wealth of environmental feature points for positioning.
When used as an AMR navigation fisheye camera UVC, the UC-230F expands coverage for autonomous mobile robots, providing blind spot coverage fisheye camera AMR functionality for safe navigation in warehouses and factories.
As an AGV panoramic USB camera module, it supports factory floor panoramic monitoring AGV tasks, giving operators and AI systems a full visual context of conveyor lines, loading docks, and narrow aisles.
2. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) perception:
Scenario: Small consumer or industrial drones (especially the view below).
Application: Installed at the bottom of the drone, it provides an ultra-wide downward view, which is very useful for ground perception during landing, obstacle avoidance during low-altitude flight (such as branches, wires), and situational awareness when approaching towers in specific applications such as power inspections.
3. Security and inspection robots:
Scenario: Indoor/outdoor security patrol robots, machine room/power station inspection robots.
Application: As the main perception camera or auxiliary camera, it provides a panoramic monitoring view. A single shot can cover a large range in front of and on both sides of the robot, reducing the number of cameras required or the frequency of pan/tilt rotation, and improving monitoring efficiency. It is especially suitable for narrow environments such as corridors and passages.
4. Consumer robots:
Scenario: Sweeping robots, educational robots, companion robots.
Application: Provide cost-effective wide-angle obstacle avoidance solutions for cost-sensitive and space-compact sweeping robots. Provide a more natural and wider "field of view" for educational or companion robots, and enhance the sense of presence of human-computer interaction.
Integrated as a humanoid robot vision USB camera, the fisheye module provides situational awareness for interaction, mapping, and obstacle avoidance. Its SLAM VIO fisheye camera module design ensures accurate localization and stability in dynamic environments.
6. Special robots:
Scenario: Pipeline inspection robots, disaster search and rescue robots, and space-constrained industrial arm ends.
Application: Inside the pipeline, the fisheye lens can see the entire circumference of the pipe wall. In the search and rescue of ruins, the wide angle helps to quickly scan the environment. Installed at the end of the robotic arm, it provides wide-view monitoring within the arm span or contextual awareness to assist in fine operations.
Technical Specifications
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Product Name |
230° Fisheye low light UVC Robot Camera |
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Cmos Sensor |
½.9 inch cmos low lux low consumption sensor |
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Video Resolution |
1920X1080, 1080P@30fps |
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Lens FOV |
230 degree Super Fisheye Lens |
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Photo Pixel |
2Megapixels |
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Photo Format |
MJPG |
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video output |
MJPG/YUY2 |
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Lens Focal Length EFL |
230° Fish-eye |
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Lens Construction |
6G+IR |
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F/No Aperture |
F2.0 |
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AGC |
OSD |
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Minimum illumination |
0.01 LUX |
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S/N Ratio |
≥52dB |
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Gammar |
0.45 |
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Backlight Compensation |
OSD |
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Shutter |
30f/s |
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White balance |
Auto |
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Working temperature |
-5~+50℃ |
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Power |
5V |
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Audio Microphone |
Built in Microphone, Support |
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System Sync |
internal |
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Power consumption |
150mA |
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Product Size |
15*15*10mm |
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Signal Type & Interface |
usb type-c interface, digital Signal |
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Length of Cable |
35cm (Net) |
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Working System |
WIN10/WIN7/WIN8/Linux/Android/Apple Mac |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Goobuy USB-501-230X helps a robot capture a much wider near-field scene than a standard narrow-angle camera. This is useful when the robot needs to observe floor edges, side areas, nearby obstacles, aisle boundaries, dock zones, doorways or people moving close to the robot body. For AMR, AGV, cleaning robot and service robot projects, the 230° fisheye view can support panoramic awareness and reduce blind spots around the robot platform.
Goobuy USB-501-230X can be mounted on the front, side, rear, top cover, bumper area, sensor mast or compact tool section of a robot, depending on the target viewing area. For navigation support, the mounting position should match the robot’s blind-zone map and algorithm input requirement. For operator viewing or teleoperation, the camera should be placed where it gives the most useful scene context. Before sample testing, customers should confirm mounting height, tilt angle, cable route, lens protection and whether the fisheye image will be processed by software.
Goobuy USB-501-230X is more suitable for wide-area awareness, near-field observation, panoramic viewing and robot scene context. It is not the best choice when the main task is long-distance object recognition, small defect inspection, barcode reading or precision measurement. For detailed recognition, a standard lens camera, telephoto lens, autofocus camera or higher-resolution camera may be required. In many robot systems, Goobuy USB-501-230X can work as a wide-angle awareness camera alongside other task-specific cameras.
Goobuy USB-501-230X is a UVC USB camera module, so it can be evaluated with common robot development environments using Linux, Windows, Android, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson or other host platforms that support UVC camera input. The camera can provide video input for customer-side software, but fisheye calibration, dewarping, SLAM, VIO, object detection and navigation logic are handled by the robot developer. This makes Goobuy USB-501-230X suitable for teams that already have their own robot software stack.
When testing Goobuy USB-501-230X for fisheye calibration, the engineer should check image circle coverage, usable FOV, edge distortion, center sharpness, lighting consistency, mounting angle, calibration target visibility and whether the software can handle the 230° fisheye image. The test should be done in a real or simulated robot mounting position, not only on a desktop. This helps confirm whether the camera output is suitable for the robot’s actual perception or viewing workflow.
Yes. Goobuy USB-501-230X is useful for early-stage mechanical and optical validation because its compact 15×15mm form factor and USB output allow engineers to quickly test camera placement, field of view and cable routing. Robotics teams can use it to compare front-mounted, top-mounted, side-mounted or rear-mounted camera positions before deciding the final camera architecture. This is especially useful before pilot production, when changing mechanical layout becomes more expensive.
Before moving Goobuy USB-501-230X from sample testing to pilot production, customers should confirm the final cable length, connector type, cable exit direction, lens protection, mounting bracket, housing requirement, USB connection stability, host compatibility and working environment. If the robot will operate in dust, vibration, outdoor areas, wet floors or public spaces, additional mechanical protection or local reinforcement may be needed. These details are important because many robot camera failures come from installation and cable stress, not only from the image sensor.
Goobuy USB-501-230X is a strong fit for robot projects that need compact wide-angle visual input rather than a complete perception system. Suitable projects include AMR and AGV platforms, cleaning robots, delivery robots, service robots, telepresence robots, patrol robots, inspection robots, compact mobile robots, educational or professional robot platforms, embedded vision devices and robot prototypes moving toward pilot validation. It is most valuable when the customer needs a small 230° fisheye USB camera head for scene awareness, camera placement testing, panoramic viewing or customer-side robot vision integration.
Customer Feedback & Testimonials
“Incredibly wide and crystal clear.”
“We used this tiny fisheye USB-C camera in our indoor security pods. The 230° view gives full room coverage with zero blind spots. Super stable connection via USB-C!”
— Nathan M., Security Product Manager, USA
“Perfect for embedded IoT devices.”
“This 15×15mm module fits perfectly inside our smart home controller. We got panoramic visibility with minimal footprint — just what we needed.”
— Elena P., Embedded Systems Engineer, Germany
A logistics provider in Germany integrated the UC-230F as a fisheye camera for robot obstacle avoidance in their AMR fleet. By adding blind spot coverage fisheye camera AMR, collision incidents dropped by 22%. Navigation in tight warehouse aisles improved, and throughput increased by 15% during peak operations.
An American automotive plant deployed the UC-230F as an AGV panoramic USB camera module for factory floor panoramic monitoring AGV applications. Operators used the wide-angle view to supervise conveyor belts and robotic arms. As a result, downtime from undetected jams decreased by 18%, and efficiency in monitoring multiple stations improved significantly.
A robotics lab in Japan adopted the UC-230F as a humanoid robot vision USB camera for their bipedal humanoid prototype. By leveraging ROS2 fisheye camera intrinsics and SLAM VIO fisheye camera module features, the robot achieved more stable localization and smoother interaction in dynamic test environments. Researchers reported a 30% improvement in visual odometry accuracy compared to conventional narrow-FOV cameras.
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