NVIDIA Jetson Computer Systems for Industrial Edge AI
A Jetson computer system is a deployable embedded computer built around an NVIDIA Jetson module, integrating the components required for real-world deployment, including enclosure design, power input, thermal management, and application-specific I/O. These platforms are used for on-device AI inference, computer vision, and real-time processing where low latency and reliability matter.
Westward Sales offers rugged, production-ready NVIDIA Jetson systems from manufacturers including ARBOR Technology, Axiomtek, ASUS IoT, and others. These are engineered for industrial edge deployments, not development kits, and are designed for continuous operation in environments that involve shock, vibration, and temperature variation.
Jetson Platform Options: Nano, Orin NX, and AGX Orin
We provide solutions across the entire performance spectrum, allowing you to match the computer power precisely to your application's complexity and power budget:
- Jetson Nano and TX2 NX/Xavier NX (Legacy Support): These modules offer entry-level AI performance for smaller tasks, such as basic object detection and simple sensor fusion, commonly used in proof-of-concept or low-power applications. Systems like the ASUS PE1000N support this range.
- Jetson Orin Nano and NX: Representing a significant leap in efficiency and performance, the Orin series offers up to 100 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second). Systems leveraging the Orin NX or Orin Nano (e.g., ARBOR AEC-2000 and ASUS PE1100N and PE1101N series) are the ideal cores for smart cameras, automated quality inspection, and robotics, delivering high-speed inference without compromising size or power consumption.
- Jetson AGX Orin: For the most demanding applications—including autonomous vehicles, complex video analytics, and multi-sensor fusion—the AGX Orin modules provide workstation-class AI performance, reaching up to 275 TOPS. These systems (such as the ARBOR AEC-6100/6200 and ASUS PE2100N/PE2101N series) can run multiple complex neural networks simultaneously and process high-resolution data streams in real time.
Industrialization Features: Fanless Design, I/O, and Networking
To successfully deploy Jetson technology outside of a clean lab environment, the embedded board and chassis must meet stringent industrial standards. The integrated systems we provide convert the raw power of the Jetson module into a dependable, deployment-ready asset:
- Rugged and Fanless Design: Almost all of our Jetson systems feature a fanless design, eliminating the most common mechanical failure point and enabling operation in environments with heavy dust, moisture, or particulate matter. The specialized aluminum heat sink chassis manages the GPU's high heat output, maintaining stable performance across a wide range of ambient temperatures, often from -25°C to 70°C (as seen in the ASUS PE2101N).
- Specialized I/O for Autonomy: Industrial AI requires connectivity to specialized sensors and actuators. Our systems are rich in critical industrial I/O:
- GMSL Camera Support: Devices such as the ARBOR AEC-6100 and ASUS PE1103N support up to 8 GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link) cameras. GMSL is essential for vehicles and factory floors, enabling cameras to be placed tens of meters away from the host computer while maintaining high data integrity.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+): Many systems (e.g., ARBOR AEC-6200 and ASUS PE2100N) offer four PoE+ LAN ports, which allow you to power and transmit data from multiple IP cameras or other PoE devices directly through the computer, simplifying wiring and deployment for Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA).
- CAN bus and DI/DO: Integrated CAN bus ports are essential for vehicle and robotic communication, while Digital Input/Output (DI/DO) enables direct interfacing with factory-floor sensors and machine controls.
- High-Speed Networking: To handle the massive throughput of AI data, our AGX Orin systems feature advanced networking, including dual LAN configurations and specialized 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) ports, ensuring the network is never the bottleneck.
Key Applications for Jetson Computer Systems
The unique combination of embedded GPU power and ruggedized industrial design makes these systems indispensable across a range of high-growth sectors:
- Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR): Powering perception, navigation, and pathfinding algorithms for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and logistics robots in warehouses and smart factories.
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Performing real-time analysis for railway safety, traffic management, and in-vehicle driver assistance systems.
- Advanced Machine Vision: Enabling high-speed, AI-driven quality inspection and defect detection in manufacturing lines, dramatically improving yield and reducing manual error.
- Smart City and Surveillance: Executing sophisticated video analytics (person counting, flow analysis, abnormal behavior detection) at scale, directly in outdoor enclosures.
Embedded Jetson Computers Built for Real-World AI Deployment
Westward Sales supplies NVIDIA Jetson computers designed for embedded and edge AI workloads where performance, stability, and long-term availability matter. These platforms integrate Jetson modules into deployable systems that support vision processing, AI inference, and intelligent automation in industrial and commercial environments.
For guidance on selecting the right Jetson computer based on performance requirements, environmental constraints, and deployment conditions, contact a Westward Sales specialist.