Mobotix Founder Out, Company Embracing Open Platform
Author: Brian Karas, Published on Oct 13, 2016
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Comments (22)
John Bazyk
I have wanted to use Mobotix for years, but their closed system was always a deterrent. It looks like we will be taking a second (or 10th) look at them.
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Jon Dillabaugh
I've never been able to get past the fuggly look of their cameras...
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Michael Miller
You really can't look at Mobotix as just a camera solution. They do so much more with the integrated PIR, SIP and various other sensors. Cameras are built very well but they are just so complicated to setup and difficult for the end user to use. Looking forward to see them add H.264 as an option with better integrations with 3rd party VMS solutions.
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Dirk Hedlund
It's surprising how much better (and smaller) they look once installed on a building facade or pole. The less conventional form factor, dynamic LED's and built-in 2-way audio is a differentiator that we have gotten great feedback on. Plenty of features packed into 'just another IP camera'. Of course, some people just can't get over the physical design, to each his own. The dual lens M15 is extremely versatile in the right hands. The learning curve associated with the Mobotix decentralized approach can actually be a competitive advantage when everyone and their mother is pushing Avigilon, Hikvision and Axis. If you are seeking out a 'turnkey' solution or are transitioning into IP from analog then run for the hills from Mobotix.
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Undisclosed #1
Hallelugah!
Mobotix finally found their reset button.
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Undisclosed Manufacturer #3
Dr. Hinkel was awesome, I am sad to see him go. I gnerally have a softspot for Mobotix. I have found them to have great staff and generally very responsive. The products certainly are different but they are cool in their own way. Generally people who use mobotix are very loyal to the brand.
I would like to see these cameras built with better processing power to allow for higher frame rates. The low frame rates at high resolution is something that really lets their cameras down. With H.264 support i think it is a good thing however it will certainly reduce the image quality of the mobotix cameras.
I also consider mobotic cameras more robust than most others. i would comfortably put a mobotix camera almost anywhwere. Freezers, cars, hot areas, etc etc. They really are a good camera.
Mobotix also have some great employees. Dr. Tristan Haage is a extremely intelligent person and I trust that with the right product to work with that he would be able to create a global strategy that will see mobotix become more mainstream.
I would be interested to see some posts from some of the mobotix guys to hear what they think of the departure of Dr Hinkel.
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Dirk Hedlund
Higher compression equates to lower video quality, there is always a cost-benefit to the varying video codecs.
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Chris Williams
Wavestore's Open Platform VMS has supported the MxPEG protocol for many years and together fulfilled many projects. Wavestore also developed its client dewarping capability for the Q24/Q25 cameras (and the ability to mount the camera at any angle). Support for the camera alarms is also a standard feature with fast event search.
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Jeff Sandine
Let me point out what’s right with Mobotix and getting better all the time.
The Mobotix camera system outperforms most all other cameras for remote outdoor locations that lack utilities infrastructure. There are many reasons why, here are a few of them.
Remote locations typically require a fully autonomous live camera system that includes a VMS and storage on-board the camera. Mobotix has an embedded VMS and up to 200GB SD storage.
No moving parts = maximum reliability. No housings, fans or heaters required. Each individual Mobotix camera is fully tested at the factory under extreme cold and heat conditions prior to shipping. For remote applications, it’s important to have the most reliable camera system possible, as a service call to a remote location can cost many thousands of dollars.
Cameras are available with dual lens, 6mp black/white, color or thermal image sensors with lens angles from 8 degrees to 180 degrees. Thermal image sensors can identify humans up to 1400’ away under zero light conditions, see this video.
A single Mobotix camera can function as a fully autonomous real-time live high definition video and audio system and perform many functions such as general security and surveillance, intrusion detection and time-lapse videos. Mobotix offers I/O modules and interface boxes that allow for complex integrations of incoming and outgoing devices. The onboard motion analysis system is very good.
With very low power requirement of 5-7 watts, Mobotix is ideal to power with solar electric.
A single camera can operate with just power applied. No computer is required, no software is required, no network connections or internet required for it to operate.
Because of the above features, Mobotix cameras are ideal for battery powered rapid deployment solutions.
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Michael Miller
I have always been a fan of the hardware but the software is another story.
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