Tokay Lite

Maxlab
Video & Cameras
Home Automation

Open source, no-code, battery-powered Edge AI camera with night vision, motion detection, and TensorFlow Lite support

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Recent Updates

Sep 10, 2024 Firmware and Documentation Updates
Aug 09, 2024 Getting Started!
Apr 30, 2024 Manufacturing is Almost Complete
Feb 05, 2024 Production Updates

Tokay Lite is an advanced AI camera platform and ESP32-based development board with a wide range of applications. Whether you want to boost security, monitor wildlife, or keep an eye on your garden or crops, this versatile camera has you covered.

Onboard Edge AI Processing

Tokay Lite boasts an onboard MCU and sensor interface for edge AI processing. This enables real-time image analysis and decision-making right on the device, eliminating the need for an external computer. Tokay Lite is ideal for security and surveillance applications where swift responses matter.

Open Source Firmware

Powered by open-source firmware, Tokay Lite offers an intuitive, no-code web interface with configurable settings out of the box. Fine-tune image sensor settings, manage video streaming, adjust picture settings, and explore autonomous operation mode. Tokay Lite seamlessly integrates with AWS, ThingsBoard, and Home Assistant.

Facial Recognition & Detection

Pre-loaded with a facial recognition model, Tokay Lite also allows users to reprogram the device with their own AI models. Equipped with motion sensors, night vision, AI model execution, and battery-based operation, it excels in security, time-lapse, and cutting-edge people and animal detection.

Robotics Applications

Beyond security, Tokay Lite’s advanced sensor interface and connectivity options make it a perfect sensor and decision-making unit for robotics. It provides real-time visual data, performs visual recognition tasks, and can control a robot’s actions.

Comparisons

Explore how Tokay Lite stacks up against other options.

	Tokay Lite	ESP-32-EYE	Ai-Thinker	Arducam ESP32 cam	M5Stack
Chip	ESP32-S3 (module)	ESP32-S3 (module)	ESP32-S3 (module)	ESP32-S3 (module)	ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3
Included Image Sensor (Replaceable)	OV2640	OV2640	OV2640	OV2640	OV3660
PSRAM	8 Mb	8 Mb	4 Mb	4 Mb	8 Mb
Flash Memory	16 Mb	8 Mb	4 Mb	4 Mb	4 Mb
Battery Capacity	1200 mAh	not included	not included	not included	270m Ah
External RTC	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Night Vision	Yes	No	No	No	No
IR Filter Control	Yes	No	No	No	No
Motion Detection	Yes	No	No	No	No
Battery Powered via USB Charging	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
USB Interface	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Microphone	No	Yes	No	No	No
Ambient Light Sensor	Yes	No	No	No	No
External Antenna	No	No	No	No	No
Mounting Holes	Yes	No	No	No	No
SD Card	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Display	No	Yes	No	No	No

Features & Specifications

Features

Designed for Plug-and-Play: Ready for integration with a hassle-free setup.
Powerful AI-Capable Chip: Packed with an 8 MB FLASH and 8 MB of external RAM for AI tasks.
Adaptable Power Modes: Switch between low power and high-performance modes to match your power needs.
Night Vision: Equipped with night vision and onboard IR LED illumination for all-environment use.
Environmental Monitoring: Features light and motion sensors for comprehensive environmental awareness.
No-Code UI: Easily set up projects and fine-tune sensors without coding.
Seamless Integrations: Effortlessly connects to major IoT and AI platforms like AWS IoT, Edge Impulse, and ThingsBoard.
Open Source: Explore the possibilities with an open-source SDK and numerous examples.