1. Quick Start Guide & Tech Docs
2. Introduction
The OAK-4P-New is a four-camera hardware-synchronized spatial AI camera kit built on the RVC2 (Intel Movidius Myriad X) platform. Four independent color global-shutter modules connect to the carrier board over shielded coaxial cables and are triggered in hardware with synchronization error within 50 µs, giving a frame-accurate multi-view dataset for panoramic depth, surround-view perception and multi-camera VSLAM. The split-type modular layout means baseline and mounting positions are entirely up to your mechanical design — any two modules can be paired as a stereo camera, so the kit covers both conventional stereo depth and 360° surround imaging. An onboard Bosch BNO086 9-axis IMU (up to 500 Hz output, gyroscope up to 1000 Hz) provides the inertial stream required by pure-vision navigation stacks such as OmniNxt and D2SLAM.
3. Features
- Four-camera hardware sync within 50 µs: Independent global-shutter modules triggered by hardware, not software timestamps — no rolling-shutter skew, no dropped sync frames on fast motion.
- Split-type modular design: Baseline, module orientation and mounting points are fully customizable for surround-view depth, panoramic imaging and omnidirectional obstacle avoidance.
- Lightweight coaxial camera modules (~7–8 g each): Shielded coaxial cabling replaces the older FFC ribbon design — anti-interference, pull-resistant and vibration-resistant; 20 cm cables included, 50 cm standard, custom lengths up to 1 m.
- On-device edge AI: RVC2 platform (Intel Movidius Myriad X VPU, 4 TOPS total / 1.4 TOPS for neural inference) runs YOLO-class detectors, feature tracking and depth computation on-camera.
- 9-axis IMU, high-rate output: Bosch BNO086 publishing orientation, angular velocity and acceleration up to 500 Hz (gyroscope up to 1000 Hz) for tight VIO / VSLAM fusion.
- ROS 1 / ROS 2 ready: Publishes four synchronized image topics plus IMU and pose topics out of the box.
- Compatible with third-party pure-vision navigation stacks such as OmniNxt SLAM and D2SLAM.
- Stereo on demand: Any two modules form a stereo pair, so the same kit serves both standard depth-camera use and multi-view surround perception.
4. Shipping List
- 1x OAK-4P-New carrier board (RVC2) with integrated heatsink
- 4x 20 cm shielded coaxial camera cables
- 4x color global-shutter camera modules (per selected variant)
- 1x 1.5 m USB cable
Note: the kit ships as a complete set (board + heatsink + 4 camera modules). Individual lens modules and longer cables are sold separately as variants.
5. Applications
- Drones & UAVs: omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, panoramic imaging, pure-vision SLAM (OmniNxt, D2SLAM).
- Panoramic cameras & multi-view / multispectral data acquisition.
- Robotics & AGV / AMR navigation with 360° coverage.
- Industrial automation and intelligent-driving research.
- Security monitoring, medical devices, and programming education.
6. Specification
AI Compute Platform RVC2 — Intel Movidius Myriad X VPU (4 TOPS total / 1.4 TOPS neural inference)Camera Channels 4x independent global-shutter color modules over shielded coaxial cableHardware Sync Accuracy ≤ 50 µs between all four modulesCamera Cable 20 cm included; 50 cm standard option; custom lengths up to 1 mModule Weight ~7–8 g per camera moduleInertial Measurement Unit Bosch BNO086 9-axis (gyroscope + accelerometer + magnetometer), output up to 500 Hz, gyroscope up to 1000 HzHost Interface USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5 Gbps); USB 2.0 compatiblePower Bus-powered over USB-C; consumption scales with the number of camera modules and workloadStereo Baseline User-defined — any two modules can be paired, baseline set by your mechanical designCooling Integrated aluminium heatsink on the carrier boardSoftware Stack DepthAI Python / C++ API, OpenCV, OpenVINO, ROS 1 / ROS 2 drivers
7. Camera Module Variants
Model B033501 (4x 220°) | B036801 (4x 180°)Resolution 1280 x 800 (1 MP) | 1920 x 1200 (2.3 MP)Field of View 220° DFOV/HFOV/VFOV | 180° HFOV / 105° VFOVShutter / Color Global shutter, color (both variants)Focus Fixed focus (both variants)Max Frame Rate 120 FPS | 60 FPS
8. Optional Lens Modules (sold separately)
Model Sensor Resolution FOV TypeLN005 OV9782 1 MP — Color, global shutter, fixed focusLN008 OV9782 1 MP 140° Color, global shutter, fixed focusLN009 OV9782 1 MP 180° Color, global shutter, fixed focusLN011 OV9782 1 MP — Color, global shutter, fixed focusLN013 OV9782 1 MP 89.5° Color, global shutter, fixed focus
9. Notes & Compatibility
- Software ecosystem: DepthAI Python / C++ API, OpenCV, OpenVINO, ROS 1 / ROS 2 drivers.
- Navigation stacks: validated with pure-vision stacks such as OmniNxt SLAM and D2SLAM; publishes 4-camera + IMU topics for external fusion.
- Mechanical drawings: carrier-board dimensions and mounting hole pattern are in the product manual at oakchina.cn.
- Custom configurations: different module combinations (FOV, resolution, cable length) can be quoted on request — contact us before ordering if your design needs a non-standard layout.
