📷 Seeed Studio XIAO Vision AI Camera is a smart vision solution that seamlessly combines the Grove Vision AI V2 module, XIAO ESP32‑C3 controller, and an OV5647 camera (5MP), all housed in a custom 3D‑printed enclosure. At its heart, the Grove Vision AI V2 features the powerful Himax WiseEye2 platform, integrating an Arm Cortex‑M55 processor and Ethos‑U55 NPU for efficient edge AI computing. It supports TensorFlow and PyTorch, with seamless compatibility for Arduino IDE. Deploy models no‑code and visualize inference in real time via SenseCraft AI — perfect for tinyML beginners and experienced developers alike. 🤖✨
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⚠️ Early Build provides beta products (featuring 3D‑printed cases) and evolving software before final release. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to shape the product's evolution. Enjoy exploring! 🧪🔍
🌟Features
- 💡Feature 1: Powerful Edge AI Processing
As the core element of this gadget, the Grove Vision AI Module V2 utilizes WiseEye2 HX6538 processor with a dual‑core Arm Cortex‑M55 and integrated Arm Ethos‑U55 neural network unit (microNPU) — ideal for real‑time inference, object detection, classification, and low‑power tinyML applications.
- 🖥️Feature 2: No‑Code Model Deployment & Visualization
Via the SenseCraft AI platform, effortlessly choose built‑in models (Mobilenet V1/V2, EfficientNet‑Lite, YOLO v5/v8) or upload custom datasets for quick training. Deploy models to the device with one click and view real‑time inference results in the browser — no coding required. Ideal for AI vision prototyping and rapid PoC development.
- 🌐Feature 3: Wi‑Fi Enabled Smart Vision
Turn this gadget into an intelligent IP camera using XIAO ESP32‑C3 Wi‑Fi. Stream detection results wirelessly and integrate with Home Assistant or ESPHome for smart home scenarios. Networked intelligent vision enables remote monitoring, automation, and event‑based alerts.
- 🔁Feature 4: Local Closed‑Loop Automation
After deploying a model via SenseCraft AI and flashing ESPHome, integrate the XIAO Vision AI Camera into Home Assistant. Use the automation editor to trigger devices or send notifications based on detection events (falls, objects, motion) — enabling a fully local, privacy‑preserving workflow from vision to action.
- 🔓Feature 5: Fully Open Source
All code, design files, and schematics are open for modification and use. Need customization? We offer ODM services for bespoke AI vision applications. Contact us at iot[at]seeed.cc. 🤝
How XIAO Vision AI Camera Works?
📑Specification
| Parameter | Description | |
| Camera 🎥 | Sensor | OmniVision OV5647 |
| Still Image Resolution | 2592 × 1944 (5 MP) | |
| Field of View | 62° | |
| Video Modes | 1080p @ 30 fps; 720p @ 60 fps | |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 µm × 1.4 µm | |
| Focal Length | 3.4 mm (adjustable) | |
| Aperture (F‑Stop) | F/2.8 | |
| CMOS Size | 1/4″ | |
| Microcontrollers 🔧 | Master Controller | ● 2.4GHz Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth 5.0 ● RISC‑V single‑core 32‑bit, up to 160 MHz ● 400KB SRAM & 4MB Flash |
| Imaging Processing Unit | ● dual‑core Arm Cortex‑M55 @ 400 MHz & 150 MHz ● Ethos‑U55 microNPU @ 400 MHz ● Configurable SRAM up to 2432 KB; 64 KB Boot ROM ● CSI camera connector ● Grove I²C/UART/SPI ● Micro SD card slot (DS mode, up to 25 MHz SDIO) ● PDM microphone | |
| Power Supply 🔌 | 5 V via USB Type‑C (XIAO ESP32‑C3) | |
| Baud Rate | 115200 bps | |
| Operating Temperature 🌡️ | –20 °C to 70 °C | |
| Enclosure 🧩 | Dimension: 31 × 49 × 32 mm Material: PLA Color: White Fabrication: 3D Printing Also open sourced for remix on Thingiverse. | |
🛠️Hardware Overview
🚚🏭🌿Applications
- Industrial automation: quality inspection, predictive maintenance, voice control.
- Smart city: equipment monitoring, energy management, anomaly detection.
- Transportation: status monitoring, location tracking, safety analytics.
- Intelligent agriculture: environmental monitoring, vision‑based counting.
- Mobile IoT devices: wearables, handhelds, portable edge AI cameras.
🧭How to use it?
SenseCraft AI is a platform for easy AI model training and deployment with no‑code/low‑code. It supports Seeed products natively, ensuring model compatibility. Deploy and visualize identification results immediately in the browser for rapid iteration.
Ideal for tinyML, adding vision AI to your smart sensor with Grove Vision AI V2 is simple via SenseCraft AI . Connect the device, select a model (e.g., YOLO, Mobilenet), and view identification results — fast prototype to production.
📚Documents
| HSCODE | 9031809090 |
| USHSCODE | 9031808085 |
| UPC | |
| EUHSCODE | 9013101000 |
| COO | CHINA |
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