Syslogic data technology
AI with IP67 protection
Syslogic is presenting a range of AI-capable embedded computers at the trade fair. These include the 'AI Rugged Computer', which complies with protection class IP67. Florian Egger, Sales Manager at Syslogic, explains the background and highlights the possibilities.
Why artificial intelligence at the edge?
Florian Egger : AI is increasingly required locally due to latency and bandwidth restrictions. We recognized this trend early on. Accordingly, we now offer a complete product range that is suitable for AI applications such as machine vision or machine learning. We are now expanding the product range with the AI Rugged Computer, which is the ideal hardware basis for AI edge applications under extreme conditions.
What hardware basis is used?
Florian Egger: The heart of the AI Rugged Computer is Nvidia's TX2i from the Jetson series. This makes the computer ideal for AI applications such as object or person recognition, autonomous driving, predictive maintenance, optical authentication or condition monitoring of machines or vehicles.
Why the TX2i-SoM?
Florian Egger: Thanks to GPU acceleration, the Jetson TX2 platform from Nvidia can also handle demanding AI inference applications such as machine vision. We have a close partnership with the chip manufacturer Nvidia as part of the Jetson ecosystem. We at Syslogic combine Nvidia's AI-capable processor technology with our more than thirty years of experience in the development and production of rugged industrial computers. This makes the AI Rugged Computer currently unique on the market. Both the electronics and housing design meet the highest demands in terms of resistance and robustness.
How do you meet these challenges?
Florian Egger: Through a consistent selection of components, by dispensing with moving parts, through screwable connectors and through an ultra-rugged housing that is resistant to dust, water and chemicals. A Gore-Tex ventilation element ensures pressure equalization in the housing, which extends product life and increases reliability.
Where will the new computer be used?
We are currently implementing an AI project with the company Cortexia. A customer-specific version of the AI Rugged Computer is being used to measure the cleanliness of cities.
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