FLIR ADK

The FLIR ADK is a cost-effective way to develop the next generation of automotive thermal vision for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AV). Thermal infrared cameras are the best sensor technology for pedestrian detection, reliably classifying people in cluttered environments and giving analytics the critical information needed for automated decision-making. The ADK’s rugged, IP67 rated enclosure incorporates a heated window for all-weather driving. With the GMSL and USB interfaces, installation is plug-and-play easy.

Thermal camera advantages include:

object detection in complete darkness at long distances.
clear views through conditions that obscure regular cameras, such as smoke, rain, snow, dust and light fog.
improved object detection in landscapes with analogous colors or patterns that trick regular cameras, creating potentially dangerous scenarios where objects of interest are not recognized.

AutonomouStuff is now offering Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for the FLIR ADK as a part of our software suite. We are training models for autonomous applications and working closely with Hexagon AI groups to stay up to date on the latest in AI advancements throughout the industry.

FLIR ADK Datasheet

Category: Vision

Brand: FLIR

Features

Features

640 × 512 resolution with 24°, 32°, 50°, and 75° horizontal field-of-view options
Operate in all-weather conditions with heated external window
See clearly in day, night and through fog, smoke, sun and headlight glare
Detect and classify pedestrians even in cluttered environments
Add to ADAS and AV driving systems to complement existing sensors
Quickly mount the heated IP67-rated kit and drive in all-weather conditions
USB 2.0, GMSL, Ethernet, and FPD-Link interfaces
Detection and classification range of up to 200 meters (adult pedestrian)
Provides selectable 60 Hz/30 Hz thermal video to host computer systems
Selectable 16-bit raw or 8-bit compressed data formats
Compatible with NVIDIA®, Linux®, Windows®, ROS, and ADTF

Specifications

Specifications

Thermal Imager
Array Format	640 × 512
Sensor Technology	Boson™ – Uncooled VOx microbolometer
Pixel Pitch	12 μm
Horizontal Field of View (HFOV)	75°, 50°, 32°, and 24°
Spectral Band	8–14 μm (LWIR)
Thermal Sensitivity	<50 mK
Frame Rates	Full Frame (30 & 60 Hz selectable), 9 Hz optional
Solar Protection	Yes (Sun will not damage sensor)
Data Format	Software-selectable: 16-bit TIFF (raw sensor format) or compressed 8-bit
Camera Interface	USB 2.0, GMSL, Ethernet, and FPD-Link

Power
Camera Power Requirement	5 VDC (USB 2.0) or 24 VDC (GMSL)
Window Heater Power Requirement	12 VDC (USB 2.0) or 24 VDC (GMSL)
Power Consumption	1 W (without heater) ~4 W average and 12 W maximum (with heater)