AWS Panorama
Computer vision at the edge
A service for running computer vision applications on-premises on the Panorama Appliance device, analyzing existing IP camera streams without sending video to the cloud.
- Cost$$ Medium
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?A little
- Managed by AWS
Think of it asLike adding a brain to an old camera system so it can recognize events on its own.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Factories and stores that need low-latency on-site camera analysis.
✗ Avoid it when
Image/video analysis in the cloud → Rekognition; self-built edge devices → IoT Greengrass.
Common uses
- Count people in a store
- Inspect product defects on the production line
- Workplace safety monitoring
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Buy the Panorama Appliance device, plus a monthly fee for each running camera stream/application.
