Inspection robots for electricity substations require palm-sized, minimum Core i computing power, with AI acceleration flexibility for different user scenarios. They must be easy to assemble, able to run multi-camera, sensor and I/O applications, and work outdoors with high reliability.
Advantech’s SBC solution for inspection robots
The Advantech MIO-5377 high performance, low power single board computer (SBC) offers:
- 3.5” (146x102mm) SBC with up to 96EUs for parallel AI workload.
- Optional MXM GPU module through USB4 (Type C) for flexibility and easy assembly.
- Various I/Os and sensor interface designs on one board – 1 x USB 4 (Type C), 1 x USB 3.2 (Type C), 4 x USB3.2, 2 x USB2.0, 2 x GbE, 6 x COM (1Mbps), 3 x I2C (1Mbps), 2 x CANBus.
- Wide power input (12-24V).
- Wide operating temperature (-40~85°C).
- TDP 15W/ 28W, fan/fanless.
- DeviceOn remote management with validated wireless modules.
The benefits of the MIO-5377
The 3.5 SBC and flexible selection on AI acceleration modules for different applications saves space, shortens development schedules and reduces costs.
Multiple high-speed I/Os in one board enable easy integration and overcome the need to find additional solutions.
The rugged design with wide power input and wide operating temperatures enables inspection robots to operate under harsh conditions, indoors and outside.
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