LUCID’s Atlas25 Camera with RDMA Earns Gold in 2026 Vision Systems Design Innovators Awards
LUCID Vision Labs, Inc., a leading developer of industrial machine vision cameras, has been awarded a Gold Award in the 2026 Vision Systems Design Innovators Awards. The honor was presented on June 22, 2026, during the awards ceremony at Automate 2026 in Chicago, North America’s premier automation exhibition. The award recognizes outstanding innovation in machine vision technology.
The Atlas25 camera stood out for its ability to deliver high-speed, high-bandwidth image streaming tailored to demanding industrial imaging applications. The company received the Gold Award specifically for the camera’s combination of 25GigE interface, RDMA support, and direct LC fiber connectivity.
Technical Highlights and System Benefits
The Atlas25 is a 25GigE camera that leverages RDMA over Converged Ethernet version 2 (RoCE v2) to enable low-latency, CPU-efficient data transfers. By minimizing host CPU intervention, the camera allows for more reliable and faster image transmission without burdening the system processor. The design includes an integrated optical transceiver that supports direct LC fiber connection, eliminating the need for an external SFP module. This integration simplifies cabling, reduces power consumption, and enhances overall system reliability.
Equipped with Sony Pregius S CMOS sensors, the Atlas25 maintains full compliance with the GigE Vision 3.0 standard. A 17-pin GPIO connector provides flexible triggering and lighting control features essential for automated industrial environments.
Industry Impact and Executive Commentary
Rod Barman, Founder and President of LUCID Vision Labs, emphasized the significance of the award: “We are honored that the Atlas25 camera has been recognized by the 2026 Vision Systems Design Innovators Awards. The Atlas25 brings 25GigE performance, RDMA streaming, and direct LC fiber connectivity into a compact industrial camera design. By eliminating the need for an external SFP module, it helps simplify system integration, reduce power consumption, and improve overall reliability.”
The camera targets a range of industrial automation applications, including factory automation, medical imaging, life sciences, and logistics, where high-throughput, low-latency image acquisition is critical.
About LUCID Vision Labs
LUCID Vision Labs, Inc. designs and manufactures industrial machine vision cameras and components that incorporate the latest technologies to deliver exceptional value. Founded in January 2017 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, the company maintains local offices in Germany, Japan, South Korea, China, and Taiwan. Its compact, high-performance GigE Vision cameras serve industries such as factory automation, medical, life sciences, and logistics, combining deep industry experience with a focus on product quality, technology innovation, and customer service excellence.
The source for this article is https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/news/2026/06/22/lucids-atlas25-camera-with-rdma-receives-gold-at-the-2026-vision-systems-design-innovators-awards/26761/.