Published Thu 19th Jun 2025
We sat down with some of the members of the Senceive team behind the development of the new FlatMesh CameraHub to hear, in their own words, what it took to design and develop our third-generation wireless camera.
Designed as an all-in-one, solar-powered solution, the CameraHub combines high-quality image capture with intelligent edge processing—built for use in for remote, industrial and harsh environments.
From early design decisions and technical challenges to the practical realities of on-site installation, the team shared how they engineered a camera that’s smarter, more resilient, and fully integrated with real-time monitoring systems. The result? A streamlined, reliable device that makes visual verification faster, safer, and easier—day or night, whatever the conditions.
Raising the Bar: A Smarter, Integrated Monitoring Tool
Dominic Kisz – Product Management Director
Dominic Kisz explains the core goal that drove the development of CameraHub: creating a smarter camera that’s fully integrated with InfraGuard’s real-time monitoring systems, while keeping the ultra-low power, long-life performance that Senceive is known for.
“This project was really about raising the bar,” says Dominic. “We wanted to improve the clarity of the images we provide from site and make sure they work all year round—whatever the weather. At the same time, we’ve kept the autonomy and power efficiency that’s at the heart of Senceive’s technology.”
The development team drew on the experience gained over the last five years – in which previous version of the camera have recorded over 6 million images across a wide range of projects. “Imaging has become a vital part of modern monitoring. Particularly on railways and in remote areas, visual confirmation is essential. If a sensor detects movement, the first thing you want to do is visually check the site. The camera lets users do that instantly, without needing to travel.”
CameraHub combines intelligent edge processing with smart diagnostics, so it can automatically react to events like earthwork movement or asset failure. Fully integrated with InfraGuard, it’s able to deliver images immediately when an alert is triggered, speeding up response and reducing downtime.
Watch Dominic's full interview video here.
Built for the Real World: Faster, Easier, Safer
Barry Charlton – Senior Works Delivery Manager
Barry Charlton, who has been with Senceive for over a decade, has seen first-hand how the role of the camera has evolved.
“Originally, the camera was there as a backup—to verify what the sensors were telling us. But now, because of the quality we’ve achieved, it’s become a primary tool in itself. We can use it for things like time-lapse and photogrammetry. The customers love the information they’re getting.”
Barry is focused on making installations safer and faster. “Rail sites can be really challenging. You’re often on embankments, needing rope access, dealing with strict safety protocols. The new camera makes life a lot easier—it’s a single, self-contained unit with no cables. That’s a huge win when you’re working in tough conditions.”
He adds that getting the right result isn’t just about image quality: “We always check for cellular signal, we need good solar access, and we need a system that’s going to work reliably, day in and day out. That’s what this camera gives us.”
The camera’s robust design—waterproof, weather-resistant, and validated through accelerated life testing—means it’s built to withstand the harshest conditions over long-term deployments.
Watch Barry's full interview video here.
Designed for Installers: Simpler, Smarter, More Reliable
Kingsley Okoli – Electronics Design Engineer
Kingsley Okoli walked us through the practical design improvements that make CameraHub easier to use on site.
“We’ve added a simple push button and LED indicators, so when you’re on site, you can quickly check the device’s status—power, connectivity, what mode it’s in. It’s all about making the installation process smoother.”
One of the biggest upgrades is the battery performance. “We’ve doubled the battery capacity compared to our previous model,” Kingsley explains. “That’s especially helpful in the winter months when you get less sunlight. It means the device can last twice as long and needs fewer charging cycles.”
CameraHub has also been reengineered to use a multi-board, modular design. “If anything goes wrong, you can swap out a board rather than replacing the whole unit,” Kingsley says. “That makes the system more reliable and much easier to maintain.”
What’s more, CameraHub now uses next-generation processor technology, delivering smarter power management and efficient on-board image processing without compromising battery life.
Watch Kingsley's full interview video here.
Tackling Image Quality: The Moisture Problem
Lloyd Blackbeard – Embedded Software Engineer
Capturing high-quality images in remote, outdoor environments is never straightforward. Lloyd Blackbeard shared the complex image processing work that went into making CameraHub reliable in all weather, day and night.
“To get the image quality we need, we had to develop some pretty advanced algorithms that can run on the edge, with limited processing power and memory. We’ve had to be really clever with how we process and store data.”
One of the most persistent challenges? Moisture.
“Moisture affects images in three key ways: absorption, distortion, and what I call the sparkling effect,” Lloyd says. “Water absorbs red light, which is a problem for night images. It also distorts images, like looking through smeared goggles. And reflections off water droplets or spider webs can create sparkling, which confuses the camera’s focus.”
The team completely redesigned the camera’s exposure and processing systems to counteract these effects. A two-stage image acquisition process now helps CameraHub deliver sharper, more consistent images even in damp, low-light conditions.
The improvements don’t stop there. CameraHub features powerful new image processing, enhanced low-light performance, improved on-board memory, and edge-based decision-making—all tailored to deliver excellent and quick visual verification.
Watch Lloyd's full interview video here.
Smarter, Stronger, Simpler
The CameraHub is the result of years of innovation and field experience. This isn’t just a product upgrade, it’s a step-change in remote, real-time imaging. It’s:
- Faster to install – thanks to a compact, fully integrated, single-unit design.
- More resilient – with enhanced weatherproofing, solar charging, and smarter power efficiency.
- Smarter in the field – with on-site diagnostics that give users instant, meaningful insight.
- Built to last longer – with double the battery capacity, reducing the need for charging or intervention.
- Engineered for powerful visual verification – with advanced image processing and enhanced low-light performance, providing excellent, reliable imagery quickly and consistently.
Through the voices of our team, it’s clear: the CameraHub is designed not just to capture images, but to make remote monitoring faster, safer, and smarter—whatever the conditions.
Find out more about CameraHub here.
