, who was marketed as a high-profile "Exclusive" (S1) talent. The "deep story" within these productions usually follows a carefully crafted emotional and psychological journey: The "Scouting" Mythos:
| Competitor | Sensor | Resolution | AI On‑board | Interface | Price (2026) | |------------|--------|------------|-------------|-----------|--------------| | | Sony IMX296 (2 MP) | 2 MP @ 30 fps | No (requires external PC) | GigE, USB‑3.0 | $950 | | Cognex In‑Spector 3000 | Custom CMOS (5 MP) | 5 MP @ 60 fps | Integrated AI (Cognex VisionPro) | 10 GbE, PoE | $3,200 | | FLIR Blackfly S | Sony IMX226 (2 MP) | 2 MP @ 180 fps | No | USB‑3.1, GigE | $720 | | Hikvision DS‑2CD2T45‑FWD | 1/2.8” CMOS (2 MP) | 2 MP @ 30 fps | Edge AI (Hikvision AI chips) | 100 Mbps Ethernet | $210 | | MIDV‑488 | Sony IMX415 (4 MP) | 4 MP @ 60 fps | Yes (8 TOPS NPU) | 10 GbE PoE++, USB‑3.2 | $1,298 (sensor) | midv 488