Hello! Yes, FLIR thermal cameras are commonly used for various applications including research, development, and automation. FLIR offers a wide range of thermal cameras that can be connected to a laptop or PC for programming and data analysis.
FLIR thermal cameras typically come with a USB interface for connecting to a computer. Depending on the model of the FLIR camera you have or are planning to acquire, it may have a micro USB or USB-C port for connectivity. These cameras are usually recognized as a standard webcam by most computer operating systems, which makes them easy to integrate into software applications for data processing and analysis.
To use a FLIR thermal camera as a webcam for your thesis project, you may need to install the necessary drivers and software provided by FLIR on your laptop. Once the camera is connected and recognized by your computer, you should be able to access the thermal imaging data in real-time and incorporate it into your programming workflow.
If you have a specific FLIR camera model in mind or need further assistance with setting up the camera for your thesis project, feel free to provide more details so I can offer more specific guidance. Good luck with your thesis!