Subscription AI Camera for Quality Inspection

What is included in the monthly camera subscription?

Every paid plan includes a sealed IP67 camera, the Robopipe Studio app, a live floor dashboard for any tablet, over-the-air updates, and unlimited operators and products.

The Pro plan adds the AI PLC controller with digital I/O, RS485, Modbus, and EtherCAT to fire your rejector or beacon. Pro also covers on-site mounting, operator training, ongoing tuning, and priority support. Hardware details appear on our camera quality inspection page.

How does a vision subscription differ from buying hardware upfront?

A monthly tariff replaces a capital approval cycle for a €20,000 vision project with a predictable operating expense. Traditional vision stations require upfront equipment purchases plus new integrator quotes whenever packaging changes.

With Robopipe, retraining is part of the subscription. When you launch a new item or update packaging, staff capture fresh samples and retrain the model in Studio in 15 to 40 minutes. On Pro and Enterprise, auto annotation in Robopipe Vision drafts boxes from label descriptions for human approval, preventing stranded hardware.

When does a subscription fit and when is buying outright better?

A subscription fits variable products, frequent packaging changes, tight capital budgets, or plants without a vision engineer. You start on one conveyor and upgrade without reinstalling anything.

Buying traditional systems outright remains better for sub-millisecond sorting, micron 3D metrology, formally qualified pharma equipment, or strict asset ownership without recurring fees. Read our comparison in Cognex alternatives for production lines.

What happens to our datasets and trained models?

Raw frames stay on the local controller at the line unless exported. Because the pipeline is open source under robopipe on GitHub, you can inspect JSON training configs, export datasets, and take trained models with you.

Frequently asked questions

Do we pay anything upfront for the camera or controller?

No. Paid plans include the IP67 camera as a rental, and higher tiers include the AI PLC controller, mounting, and operator training.

Can we start on one line and expand later?

Yes. Standard starts on one camera and lets you add cameras or upgrade without reinstalling anything.

Are product counts or operator seats capped?

No. Every plan allows unlimited products and operators. Standard includes 5 trainings per month, while Pro and Enterprise are unlimited.

Can we connect the subscription system to our ERP or MES?

Yes. Enterprise connects Robopipe to your ERP and MES over Modbus, EtherCAT, and Ethernet with a 24/7 SLA.

How do we book a test on our own products?

Book a 30-minute demo on our contact page, email jan.jelinek@robopipe.io, or call +420 728 488 116. We reply within one business day.