NVIDIA Jetson-based embedded computers for agriculture

Machines that see and understand are a real opportunity in agriculture. Agricultural robots combined with computer vision can drastically reduce the use of pesticides. At the same time, yields will increase. This not only improves the global food situation, but also minimises environmental pollution.

Developed for agricultural use

Syslogic's Edge computers are helping to make smart technology a reality in agriculture. The company offers a range of AI-enabled rugged computers designed specifically for the agricultural industry.

Syslogic combines an NVIDIA SoM (System on Module) with its own carrier board. This meets high shock and vibration requirements. To protect the electronics from moisture, water and dust, the industrial computers have a robust housing and screwable M12 connectors. In addition, a GORE ventilation element provides pressure compensation inside the units. The rugged computers are passively cooled by means of sophisticated cooling fins. Depending on the version, the devices meet the IP67/IP69 protection class. This makes them ideal for the harsh conditions common in agriculture.

Scalable AI modules from NVIDIA

Depending on the application, Syslogic offers different NVIDIA platforms for its rugged computers, from the Jetson Orin™ Nano to the Jetson Orin™ NX and the Jetson AGX Orin™. These rugged computers deliver up to 275 TOPS of AI processing power. With a parallel processing structure that combines GPU and CPU technology, the SoMs execute software from autonomous machines and robots quickly and efficiently – and process data from multiple high-resolution sensors with virtually no latency.

Syslogic offers various interface configurations for its rugged computers, including GMSL2 camera inputs or Ethernet interfaces. Optional wireless capabilities can be added. The rugged computers can also be connected to a vehicle’s bus system via CAN and RTK (Real Time Kinematic) via multi-band GNSS is available as an option. This allows vehicles and machines to be located or positioned with centimetre accuracy.

Syslogic rugged computers are used worldwide by agricultural machinery manufacturers and OEMs for computer vision applications. They make an important contribution to taking agricultural technology one step further.