Detect and decode barcodes, QR codes, and labels at line speed with high-resolution imaging and on-device AI, on a platform that also dimensions, inspects, and tracks.

BARCODE,
DEPTH, AND AI
ON ONE DEVICE

Detect and decode barcodes, QR codes, and labels at line speed with high-resolution imaging and on-device AI, on a platform that also dimensions, inspects, and tracks.

The problemHow it worksLive outputImagingUse casesDepthAI pipelineWhy LuxonisGet started
The problem

Traditional barcode scanning can be expensive and potentially slow down your line

Fixed industrial scanners solve one point on the line, at a price that multiplies with every conveyor, dock door, and tunnel you cover.

Reading codes and monitoring production shouldn't mean choosing between labor cost and hardware cost.

Traditional fixed industrial scanners

  • One reader solves one point on the line
  • Cost multiplies with every dock door and tunnel
  • No depth, no inspection, no on-board AI

One OAK device

  • Barcode reading, depth, and AI inference in one unit
  • One programmable platform across every station
  • Also dimensions, inspects, and tracks
How it works

High-resolution imaging and on-device AI, at line speed

How OAK detects and decodes codes the moment they enter the frame.

Fast enough for the belt

Neural networks run at up to 480 FPS on-device, so detection and decoding keep pace with fast-moving parcels and sortation flows.

Reads the hard ones

AI-based detection finds damaged, skewed, and low-contrast codes that rule-based readers reject, and reads multiple codes per frame at varying angles and distances.

Long-range and in motion

QR tiling techniques detect and decode small codes at distance on moving packages, with no need to funnel every parcel past a close-range read point.

Live output

Real detection, straight off the OAK 4

Recorded from live test runs - no post-processing, no cloud in the loop.

Every barcode in the frame
Step 01 - Detect
Every barcode in the frame

A neural net finds multiple codes at any orientation and range, with a live read-confidence score on each one.

A clean, deskewed crop of each code
Step 02 - Crop
A clean, deskewed crop of each code

The pipeline isolates every code across the frame, recovering damaged and low-contrast labels before decoding on-device.

Imaging

Advanced imaging that out-reads dedicated scanners

Reading small, distant, or fast-moving codes is an imaging problem first. The OAK 4 family covers the full range, from ultra-high resolution to global shutter and interchangeable optics, so the pixels are there when the decoder needs them.

OAK 4 S - 48MP rolling shutter
Fine detail, deep zoom

An ultra-high-resolution 48-megapixel sensor resolves the finest code details. Capture a whole pallet in one shot, then zoom deep into any single label; the pixels are already there.

5MP global shutter
Sharp codes at full speed

A 5-megapixel global-shutter sensor exposes the entire frame at once, with no skew and no motion blur. Codes on fast-moving parcels stay crisp and decodable at full belt speed.

OAK 4 CS - CS lens mount
Optics matched to your setup

An interchangeable CS lens mount gets you close on far-away or small codes. Pair it with a 10-50 mm zoom lens with manual focus and aperture, and dial the optics in for your exact read point.

Every code type, down to the smallest

1D, 2D, QR, and DataMatrix codes detected and decoded in the same frame, including codes small enough that other readers miss them entirely.

Tested on super-fast movement

Detection holding steady on barcodes moving past the read point at high speed, captured straight from our test rig.

Use cases

Built for more than just barcode reading

From conveyor sortation to shelf audits, pack-out verification, and mobile robots, the same OAK camera covers each read point across your facility.

Conveyor and sortation lines
Conveyor and sortation lines

In-motion detection and decoding for parcels, totes, and labels moving through induction, routing, and sortation points.

Inventory and shelf analysis
Inventory and shelf analysis

Scan racks and shelves for SKUs, labels, and stock accuracy while keeping enough resolution to inspect packaging and placement.

Pack-out and verification
Pack-out and verification

Confirm the right label is applied to the right package and capture extra visual context for QA before it leaves the line.

AMRs and mobile robots
AMRs and mobile robots

On-robot code reading for tote handoff, waypoint confirmation, and workflow state without adding a separate scanner stack.

Package size estimation
Package size estimation

Combine ToF and high-resolution stereo with code reads to measure parcels, classify them, and keep routing logic on the same device.

Defect detection
Defect detection

Catch crushed cartons, torn labels, missing print, and damaged packaging while the same camera still handles reading and traceability.

The DepthAI pipeline

One sensor feed, your pipeline alongside ours

Drop box measurement in as a ready-made Luxonis solution, or compose it with your own DepthAI pipeline. From barcode reading, to workplace safety, and more, feed the same application to continuously improve your process.

DepthAI pipeline diagram: one sensor feed shared between the Luxonis box measurement solution and a custom pipeline
Why choose Luxonis

What sets OAK apart from typical machine-vision systems?

On-device edge inference

Keep read latency low and deterministic without pushing every frame to the cloud.

Reads the hard codes

Recover damaged, skewed, and low-contrast labels that simple rule-based readers miss.

Long-range QR tiling

Detect smaller QR codes at distance on moving parcels without redesigning the whole line.

Open-source ecosystem

Build on DepthAI, Luxonis Hub, and example apps instead of getting boxed into a closed appliance.

Cost efficient

Cover more read points with one flexible camera platform instead of stacking one-off systems.

PoE-ready deployment

Roll into industrial environments with rugged devices, centralized management, and simple cabling.

Get started with barcode scanning on OAK

The app is in pilot and we're putting it in customers hands now. Book time with us and we'll help get it running on your labels, on your OAK 4, in your environment.