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Rob introduces the Cat S62 Pro smartphone, a modern and sleek rugged phone, highlighting its unique features such as a built-in thermal imaging camera with FLIR's Lepton 3.5 sensor, which offers high-quality thermal imaging capabilities. The phone runs on Android 10 with an anticipated update to Android 11, and features robust specifications including a Snapdragon 660 processor, 128GB storage, and 6GB RAM. It boasts a durable build with compliance to U.S. military specs, including water and dust proofing, and the ability to withstand extreme conditions.
The thermal camera offers various modes through the MyFLIR Pro app, enabling users to capture detailed thermal images, measure temperatures, and edit thermal image data post-capture. The phone allows for practical applications such as diagnosing overheating components and includes recreational uses. However, it is paired with less impressive conventional cameras. Despite its rugged advantages, it has trade-offs including a smaller LCD screen and less competitive normal camera performance compared to other phones in its price range.
The presenter suggests the potential for future enhancements by pairing the thermal camera with higher-end sensors. Overall, the Cat S62 Pro stands out among rugged phones for its thermal imaging capabilities and durability, though it falls short of matching the feature set of standard smartphones. The video concludes with a call to action for viewer engagement.
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In this segment of the video, Rob introduces the Cat S62 Pro smartphone and highlights its unique features. Despite being marketed as a rugged phone, it’s modern and sleeker than typical bulky counterparts. The phone includes a built-in thermal imaging camera, runs on Android 10 with an upcoming update to Android 11, and features a Snapdragon 660 processor, 128GB storage, and 6GB RAM. Notable features include an LCD display, glove support, and a customizable orange button for various functions such as push-to-talk. The phone boasts a durable build with recessed Corning Gorilla Glass 6, water and dust proofing (IP68 and IP69), and the ability to be washed with soap and water or disinfected with alcohol or bleach wipes.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the ruggedness and specifications of a particular phone, noting its compliance with U.S. military spec 810H standards, which include resistance to temperature shocks and the ability to survive multiple drops onto steel. The phone comes with a two-year warranty that covers damages from scenarios it should be able to withstand, such as submersion in water. Additionally, this phone has the highest quality thermal camera available in a smartphone, featuring FLIR’s Lepton 3.5 sensor, which offers enhanced thermal pixels, image sharpness, and a wider field of view. The thermal camera can be accessed through the MyFLIR Pro app, which provides various modes for thermal imaging, including pure thermal, blended detail, and mixed camera images, allowing enhanced detail and accuracy in the thermal images.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses various features of a thermal imaging tool. They show how to create thermal markers that allow you to sample different parts of an image to determine the temperature, switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, and use shapes like points, boxes, circles, and lines to get average, minimum, and maximum temperature readings. The presenter demonstrates how to adjust the sensitivity of the color thresholds and lock them in place. They explain the high-temperature mode for more accurate readings in extreme conditions and highlight the auto-reset feature of the thermal camera to maintain accuracy. Additionally, the video covers different color palettes available, such as iron, rainbow, and night vision, and mentions the capability to take photos, videos, stream live, and create time lapses. Lastly, the ability to edit thermal image data after capturing the image is shown, allowing users to adjust color palettes, thresholds, and other thermal properties.
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In this segment, the speaker highlights the versatility and applications of a thermal camera integrated into a phone, describing it as useful for both recreational and practical uses like diagnosing overheating car parts or RC car components. They note the convenience of customizing thermal photos post-capture. However, the thermal camera is paired with a subpar 12-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel front camera, and thermal video is limited to 8.5 hertz for accuracy. The phone’s rugged design is ideal for outdoor photographers and wildlife enthusiasts but comes with trade-offs such as a smaller LCD screen and lackluster normal cameras, making it less competitive with other phones in the same price range.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the potential of pairing the thermal camera with higher-end sensors in future revisions. They compare this rugged phone to other rugged phones, stating that it is superior in almost every way, though it still doesn’t match the feature set of a standard smartphone. The presenter believes the phone is an interesting find that could appeal to a broader audience, encourages viewers to like, comment, and subscribe, and concludes the video.